Casual Aged-Care Chef: Nutritious Meals & Team Lead

Elderly Care; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Health and wellness initiatives

Job summary

Elderly Care in Toowoomba is seeking an experienced casual Chef to join our dedicated kitchen team. You will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals tailored for our elderly residents in a caring and professional environment.

You will handle a variety of duties, from cooking and menu planning to food safety, stock control and collaboration with the care team to meet dietary needs. Prior aged care experience is preferred, with opportunities for career progression and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Chef, preferably in an aged care or healthcare setting.
• Current Food Safety Certificate and Cert II or III in Cookery.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of nutritious meal preparation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with the care team.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a variety of meals, including special dietary requirements, for our elderly residents
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation
• Ordering and managing kitchen supplies and stock
• Collaborating with the care team to understand resident dietary needs and preferences
• Mentoring and supervising kitchen staff
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations
• Assisting Chef Manager in delivering quality meals to residents

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Cert II or III in Cookery

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Elderly Care in Toowoomba is seeking an experienced casual Chef to join our dedicated kitchen team. You will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals tailored for our elderly residents in a caring and professional environment.

You will handle a variety of duties, from cooking and menu planning to food safety, stock control and collaboration with the care team to meet dietary needs. Prior aged care experience is preferred, with opportunities for career progression and ongoing training.