Chef

Uniting AgeWell Careers; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Above-award pay

Salary packaging benefit

Annual leave loading

Career pathways

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced parental leave

Uniting AgeWell network locations

Not-for-profit values-based

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell Preston is seeking a passionate Chef for a part-time role, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:30am–5:30pm. You will plan, order and prepare nutritious meals, catering to specialised diets and texture-modified foods to enhance residents' dining experiences.

You will ensure HACCP compliance, manage stock, assist with menu planning and work with care teams to deliver person-centred dining.

Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• Experience in a Residential Aged Care kitchen (ordering, budgeting and rostering).
• Experience with specialised diets, including supplements and texture modified foods.
• Familiar with HACCP and food safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, order and prepare meals for residents, including specialised diets and texture-modified foods.
• Maintain HACCP standards, hygiene and kitchen compliance.
• Manage food orders, stock control and inventory to support operations.
• Assist with menu planning and reviews to meet residents' preferences.
• Monitor food quality, presentation and portions for a high dining experience.
• Keep accurate food safety records and cleaning schedules.
• Collaborate with care teams to support residents' nutritional needs.

Skills

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Aged Care kitchen experience

Specialised diets experience

HACCP & food safety knowledge

Team player

BEST culture adherence

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)

Job description

About Us:

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 600 volunteer 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 - Preston

• 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:

Uniting AgeWell Preston is seeking a passionate Chef to join our team on a part-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9:30am to 5:30pm). In this rewarding role, you'll plan, order and prepare nutritious, high-quality meals that enhance the dining experience of our residents, including catering for specialised diets, texture-modified meals and nutritional supplements.

This will include:

• Planning, ordering and preparing meals that enhance the resident dining experience, in line with all specialised diets, including supplements and texture modified foods.


• Ensure the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance are maintained, with strict adherence to HACCP requirements and regulatory standards.


• Manage food ordering, stock control and inventory levels to support efficient kitchen operations and minimise waste.


• Assist with menu planning and reviews, ensuring meals are nutritious, appetising and aligned with residents' preferences.


• Monitor food quality, presentation and portion control to deliver an exceptional dining experience for residents.


• Maintain accurate food safety records, including temperature monitoring, cleaning schedules and compliance documentation.


• Work collaboratively with care teams to meet residents' nutritional needs and provide person-centred dining experiences.

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


• Australian working rights


• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community –

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 [e-mail]. Please note the position and location.

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