Permanent Full Time | 38 hours/week
Location: Orange, NSW ****
Salary: $98K + Super + NFP Salary Packaging
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable older Australians
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive.
United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia to meet the growing needs of people across the country.
Together, we're building hope and possibility for all.
Find out more
about us
and
our purpose
.
Your Opportunity
Mission Australia supports vulnerable older Australians to
age with dignity, safety and care
.
Our 60-bed residential aged care facility provides essential care and support to older people in our community, including those who may be at risk of homelessness.
We are looking for a
passionate and experienced Chef
to join our residential aged care team.
In this rewarding role, you'll create nutritious, high-quality meals that contribute to the health, wellbeing and everyday experience of our residents.
You'll oversee catering services, food safety and day-to-day kitchen operations, while providing guidance and support to a small team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Chef who takes pride in their work and wants to use their skills to
make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians
.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Plan, prepare and deliver nutritious meals in line with NSW Health, NSW Food Authority, accreditation standards and budget requirements
Manage menu planning, food ordering, stock control and kitchen equipment inventory
Monitor food costs,



maintain accurate documentation and comply with food safety requirements
Oversee the safe handling, storage and disposal of food, chemicals and equipment
Actively contribute to CQI, WHS and HACCP meetings and initiatives
Identify risks, report incidents and recommend opportunities for improvement
Supervise, support and train kitchen staff to maintain high standards
Foster open communication, teamwork and continuous learning
Maintain the security and safety of the kitchen environment and promptly report concerns
Requirements for Success
Formal qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent catering experience, with aged care or health sector experience highly regarded
Strong knowledge of food safety programs, HACCP and WHS practices
Understanding of Vulnerable Persons Food Safety requirements.
Demonstrated ability to plan menus, manage budgets and prepare meals for people with varied dietary requirements
Experience supervising and supporting a small team
Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality service
Yearly flu vaccination and COVID vaccination (recommended but not essential)
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check,



referee checks and work right checks.
Your perks
Rewarding work where you can make a real difference every day
Not-for-profit salary packaging, helping reduce your taxable income through
AccessPay
Free external, confidential counselling and access to
chaplaincy support
Volunteering opportunities
Extra leave, including an additional public holiday, an additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
Whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you are welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email
******
or visit our
Careers page
for additional contact details.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact
******
.
How to apply
Click
'Apply'
and send your application today!
As a committed
Circle Back Initiative
employer, we will respond to your application.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered.
Thank you.

📌 Head Chef (New South Wales)
🏢 Mission Australia
📍 New South Wales