Casual Multi-Site Chef - Impactful Aged Care Dining

Uniting AgeWell Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Above award hourly rates

Salary packaging benefit

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell in Victoria seeks a Casual Multi-Site Chef to prepare nutritious, high‑quality meals for residents across Preston, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Box Hill, Forest Hill and Wantirna. You will thrive in a collaborative kitchen in a supportive, values‑based not‑for‑profit environment.

Holding a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) and experience in residential aged care kitchens, you will manage dietary requirements, HACCP compliance and stock.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential aged care kitchen environments including ordering, budgeting and rostering.
• Experience working with specialised diets, including texture-modified foods and nutritional supplements.
• Fully conversant with HACCP and food safety legislation.
• Thrive in a team while also appreciating one-to-one interactions.
• Be committed to a BEST way of life: Believe, Excel, Support and Trust.

Responsibilities

• Plan, order and prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents across multiple sites.
• Cater to specialised dietary requirements including texture‑modified diets and nutritional supplements.
• Maintain presentation and quality standards; ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP and infection prevention requirements.
• Monitor stock levels, manage ordering and minimise food waste.
• Collaborate with care and hospitality teams to deliver an outstanding dining experience for residents.
• Support kitchen operations and keep a clean, safe, and organised work environment.

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000staff and 600volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on theBEST philosophy –Believe, Excel, Support and Trust– underpinned by our values ofKindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell

• Easy to access with public transport andfree on/off site parking
• Above awardhourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leaveoptions
• Location options - move within ourUniting AgeWell network(Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit,values-basedorganisation

About the role:

Are you a passionate Chef looking for flexibility, variety, and meaningful work? Join Uniting AgeWell as a Casual Multi-Site Chef and bring your culinary expertise to our aged care communities across Preston, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Box Hill, Forest Hill, and Wantirna.

Working across multiple locations, you'll have the opportunity to create nutritious, high-quality meals that make a genuine difference in the lives of older people, while enjoying the support of a collaborative team and a positive workplace culture.

Every shift offers the chance to build your skills, meet new colleagues, and contribute to exceptional dining experiences for our residents.

In this role, you will:

• Plan, order, and prepare nutritious, high-quality meals that enhance residents' dining experiences.
• Cater to specialised dietary requirements, including texture-modified diets, fortified meals, and nutritional supplements.
• Maintain exceptional food presentation and quality standards.
• Ensure a high level of compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP procedures, and infection prevention requirements.
• Monitor stock levels, manage ordering, and minimise food waste.
• Collaborate with care and hospitality teams to deliver an outstanding dining experience for residents.
• Support kitchen operations and maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.

About you:

This is the place for you if you have:

• Hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• Have experience in a Residential Aged Care kitchen environment (ordering, budgeting and rostering)
• Have worked with specialised diets, including supplements and texture modified foods
• Fully conversant with HACCP and food safety legislation
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BESTway of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here:Chef PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at***********@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!

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