Chef

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

Chef - Aged Care

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
• Salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Unique opportunity to operate in Hospitality within the Aged Care sector

About the role

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Full-Time chef to join our dynamic team at Calvary in Norlane. The Chef will be responsible for planning and preparation of meals, while ensuring the individual needs of our residents are being met and makes certain that each resident is offered choice.

Your main duties will include:

• Plans, prepares and oversees the preparation of daily meals and beverages for residents that meets the individual needs of residents including special dietary requirements, allergies and culturally specific requirements
• Assume responsibility for the effective running of the kitchen in the absence of Home Manager or Chef Manager including leading the team to ensure effective outcomes
• Liaise with the Clinical Leadership team of the home to ensure resident dietary requirements are reviewed and appropriate dietary interventions are documented as required
• Actively monitors all areas relating to the hospitality environment as work is performed, ensuring that any hazards (e.g. spills, breaks etc.) are addressed promptly and areas are kept clean and slip free

About you

• 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 setting or healthcare setting
• Ability to plan menus to meet standards e.g. Food Act and Occupational Health and Safety
• Ability to order food to meet requirements of menu cycle and keep within budget
• Completion of (HLTFSE001 - Follow Basic Food Safety Practices) or willingness to obtain

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia's largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role

Calvary Health Care: Australia's number-one most attractive employer according to Randstad 2025 survey