South Bunbury Community Aged Care is excited to welcome a Chef Assist to join our team as we open the doors to our brandnew, 180bed aged care home, in November ****.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of the initial commissioning team, helping shape the dining experience and kitchen operations from day one within a stateoftheart commercial kitchen.
The role is offered on a permanent parttime basis, with a planned start date in early to midNovember ****.
We Are a Friendly, Focused And Driven Team, Seeking People With The Right Attitudes And Values To Deliver The Best CARE To Our Residents
CollaborationAccountabilityRespectEmpathy
Why You'll Love It Here
Supportive, inclusive team cultureProfessional growth and development opportunitiesFun team dress-up days and team lunchesThe excitement of contributing to the commissioning of a brand-new homeA modern, beautifully designed, purpose-built kitchen environment
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional, passionate and motivated Chef to deliver high-quality culinary experiences and lead our kitchen team at South Bunbury Community Aged Care.
You will be instrumental in helping establish workflows, standards and food service excellence as part of the commissioning phase.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team—including Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Personal Carers, General Practitioners, Allied Health professionals, residents and families—to deliver restaurantquality dining experiences tailored to the needs of older adults.
About You
You are a qualified Chef with experience spanning fine dining through to dynamic aged care environments,



bringing creativity, strong leadership and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
You Will Be Valued For Your Ability To
Lead and mentor a food services teamDevelop innovative menu plansManage budgets and costings effectivelyBuild strong relationships with industry suppliersDevelop and implement high-quality food safety and compliance processesSupport residents with diverse dietary needs, including textured and modified dietsBring a positive, solutionsfocused attitude to a commissioning environment
To Be Considered, You Will Bring
Current trade qualifications and Food Safety Supervisor qualification (HLTSS*****), issued within the last five years (Essential)A current Police Check (within 12 months) (Essential)Strong knowledge of catering principles and food service operationsDemonstrated experience leading and managing a catering teamExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsCommitment to OH&S; and continuous improvementExperience developing menus within set budgetsAbility to manage clinically required dietsA positive cando attitude
Benefits & Work Culture
As a purposedriven, notforprofit organisation, we value and support our staff.
Benefits include:
Take home more: Package $18,550 tax-free for living expenses, dining & parking!
Staff discounts at JB HiFi, Endota Spa and moreCommBank Workplace BankingModern technology and systemsStaff room facilities and onsite parkingSuperannuation salarysacrifice optionsNovated leasing through EnlistHESTA member benefitsFree, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Our culture is built on compassion, teamwork, and strong leadership.
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📌 Assistant Chef South Bunbury Community Aged Care
🏢 For Purpose Aged Care Australia
📍 Bunbury