Aged Care Chef — Lead Kitchen, Flexible Hours

Calvary Care; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary in Norlane is seeking a dedicated Full-Time chef to join our aged care team. You will plan and prepare meals, ensuring individual residents' needs, dietary requirements and cultural preferences are met, while offering residents meaningful choice.

You will lead the kitchen, coordinate with clinical leadership, monitor hospitality standards, and maintain a safe, clean, slip-free environment. Calvary offers salary packaging, professional development and supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• TAFE Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or Certificate Level III in Food Studies (or working towards).
• Experience in bulk cooking and food preparation.
• Experience in aged care or residential/healthcare setting.
• Ability to plan menus to meet standards (Food Act and OH&S).
• Ability to order food to meet menu cycle requirements and stay within budget.
• Completion of HLTFSE001 or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares and oversees daily meals and beverages for residents meeting individual needs, including dietary requirements, allergies and cultural needs.
• Lead kitchen in the absence of Home Manager or Chef Manager to ensure effective outcomes.
• Liaise with Clinical Leadership to review resident dietary requirements and document interventions.
• Monitor hospitality areas, address hazards promptly and keep areas clean and slip-free.

Job description

Calvary in Norlane is seeking a dedicated Full-Time chef to join our aged care team. You will plan and prepare meals, ensuring individual residents' needs, dietary requirements and cultural preferences are met, while offering residents meaningful choice.

You will lead the kitchen, coordinate with clinical leadership, monitor hospitality standards, and maintain a safe, clean, slip-free environment. Calvary offers salary packaging, professional development and supportive team culture.