Competitive Salary + Salary Packaging + Super

Full Time Role

Bull Creek, WA

We are currently seeking an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Chef 2IC to support the leadership of our fantastic Kitchen team at the Alice Ross-King Care Centre located on the Air Force Memorial Estate in Bull Creek.

Working alongside the Head Chef, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality meals and dining experiences for residents across the Alice Ross-King Care Centre and Gordon Lodge. This hands-on leadership role provides the opportunity to mentor kitchen staff, contribute to menu development, and help drive operational excellence in a commercial aged care kitchen environment where quality, nutrition and resident satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits To You

- Competitive Rates - raafa continues to support our people with above award rates across our Clubs and Kitchens!
- Salary packaging – as a non-profit organisation, you can salary package up to $18,549!
- Penalty Rates - earn penalty rates on weekend shifts!
- Free onsite parking – all sites have free onsite parking with plenty availability!
- Career & Development Paths – raafa offers various ongoing career development opportunities!
- Employee Assistance Program - access confidential counselling services for personal or work related issues!
- Employee Referral Program - earn bonuses for recommending friends!
- Long Service Recognition - be celebrated by the entire organisation at 5 year service milestones!
- raafa Rewards - discounted services including health insurance and gym membership!
- Corporate Zoo Membership - visit Perth Zoo for free!
- Aviation Heritage Museum - free entry for raafa staff!
- Supportive culture - be welcomed into an organisation who provide a supportive,



friendly and positive culture within all of our staffing groups!

The Role And You

- Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day operation of a busy commercial aged care kitchen servicing multiple facilities.
- Maintain a well-equipped commercial kitchen ensuring all operational, nutritional and resident requirements are met.
- Assist in managing kitchen staff, rosters and budgetary requirements to deliver exceptional food services.
- Maintain a hands-on approach to food preparation and lead by example in delivering safe, quality meal services.
- Assist with stock control, ordering, inventory management and rotation of stores.
- Provide training, supervision and support to kitchen staff and trainees.
- Take responsibility for food safety, workplace safety and compliance with all relevant legislation and management systems.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and resident-centred service delivery.
- Working knowledge of Food Safety (HACCP) guidelines and regulations.
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership or senior chef role within a commercial kitchen environment.
- Ability to deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

About Us raafa is one of Western Australia’s longest-standing and most-loved community organisations. For nearly 100 years, we have been creating opportunities for people to live well,



feel supported and know they belong. We are one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit retirement living and aged care providers, supporting thousands of people across Western Australia through retirement living, residential aged care, home care, membership and clubs. We are also home to an aviation museum that celebrates the proud history of the Air Force Association in WA. Through our Andrew Russell Veteran Living Program (ARVL), veteran research and services, we support those who have served our country to live fulfilling lives.

At raafa, we believe people deserve more than excellent services. They deserve to feel valued, respected and part of something meaningful. If you want to be part of an organisation with a proud history, a strong purpose and a focus on people, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Need To Do

- Experience in a similar leadership or senior chef role;
- Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery;
- Food Safety Supervisor qualification;
- Updated resume;
- Eligibility to work in Australia;
- Satisfactory National Police Certificate (within six months of issue upon commencement) or willingness to obtain one;
- Up to date Flu vaccination or willingness to get;

As an Ex-Service Organisation, raafa has a strong connection to the veteran community and understands both the strengths veterans bring and the challenges they can face when transitioning to civilian employment. Looking beyond what is on a CV, raafa focus on the person and encourage anyone who has served to apply. For more information, please call or email us on 08 9288 8406 or [email protected] raafa reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist and interview applicants prior to this date

📌 Chef 2IC (Western Australia)
🏢 raafa
📍 Western Australia