Chef

Villa del Sole; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa del Sole is seeking a passionate Italian Chef for our aged care kitchen in Melbourne. You will prepare high-quality Italian-inspired meals, tailor menus to residents' dietary needs, and ensure nutrition and safety standards are met.

Join a team focused on wholesome, home-style cooking that supports residents' wellbeing and comfort, with opportunities for professional development and a stable role in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef, preferably in aged care, healthcare, hospitality or institutional catering.
• Strong Italian cooking skills and a passion for authentic flavours.
• Knowledge of Australian food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh Italian and Mediterranean meals that are nutritious and appealing.
• Develop varied, seasonal menus and accommodate dietary requirements.
• Ensure food safety, HACCP compliance and high hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen and care teams to meet residents' nutritional needs.
• Monitor portion control, presentation and kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Italian cooking

Team player

Food safety

Nutrition awareness

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Italian Chef to join our Italian aged care kitchen team. This is a rewarding opportunity for a chef who enjoys preparing nutritious, wholesome and delicious meals while creating familiar flavours and memorable dining experiences for our residents.

You will be responsible for preparing high-quality Italian-inspired meals while catering to individual dietary requirements, texture-modified diets and the nutritional needs of older adults.

What you'll be doing

Prepare fresh, nutritious and delicious Italian and Mediterranean-style meals.

Develop menus that are varied, seasonal and appealing to residents.

Cater for special dietary requirements, allergies and texture-modified meals.

Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene.

Follow food safety, HACCP and aged care food service requirements.

Work closely with the kitchen and care teams to meet residents' nutritional needs.

Monitor food preparation, portion control and kitchen cleanliness.

Create meals that provide a sense of comfort, familiarity and home-style cooking.

What we're looking for

Has proven experience as a Chef, preferably in aged care, healthcare, hospitality or institutional catering.

Has strong Italian cooking skills and a passion for authentic flavours.

Understands the importance of nutrition and dietary requirements for older people.

Has excellent food preparation and organisational skills.

Is reliable, positive and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Has knowledge of Australian food safety standards.

Holds relevant food safety qualifications and a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Italian Chef to join our Italian aged care kitchen team. This is a rewarding opportunity for a chef who enjoys preparing nutritious, wholesome and delicious meals while creating familiar flavours and memorable dining experiences for our residents.

You will be responsible for preparing high-quality Italian-inspired meals while catering to individual dietary requirements, texture-modified diets and the nutritional needs of older adults.

What you'll be doing

• Prepare fresh, nutritious and delicious Italian and Mediterranean-style meals.

• Develop menus that are varied, seasonal and appealing to residents.

• Cater for special dietary requirements, allergies and texture-modified meals.

• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene.

• Follow food safety, HACCP and aged care food service requirements.

• Work closely with the kitchen and care teams to meet residents' nutritional needs.

• Monitor food preparation, portion control and kitchen cleanliness.

• Create meals that provide a sense of comfort, familiarity and home-style cooking.

What we're looking for

• Has proven experience as a Chef, preferably in aged care, healthcare, hospitality or institutional catering.

• Has strong Italian cooking skills and a passion for authentic flavours.

• Understands the importance of nutrition and dietary requirements for older people.

• Has excellent food preparation and organisational skills.

• Is reliable, positive and able to work effectively as part of a team.

• Has knowledge of Australian food safety standards.

• Holds relevant food safety qualifications and a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.

Why Join Us?

• Make a genuine difference to the daily lives of our residents.

• Work in a supportive and friendly kitchen environment.

• Enjoy the opportunity to showcase your Italian culinary skills.

• Stable employment and opportunities for professional development.

• Be part of a team that values quality, dignity and resident wellbeing.

If you are a passionate Italian Chef who takes pride in cooking great food and would love to make a difference in aged care, we would love to hear from you.