Chef

Calvary Care; Geelong; Ibrido; AUD 65.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and career opportunities

Flexible hours

Descrizione del lavoro

Calvary in Norlane, VIC is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Chef to plan and prepare meals for residents, accommodating dietary needs and offering choice.

You will lead kitchen operations in the absence of management, collaborate with Clinical Leadership on dietary requirements, and ensure a clean, safe hospitality area. Applicants should have TAFE Hospitality or Cert III, bulk cooking experience, and aged care exposure, with food safety certification.

Competenze

• TAFE Hospitality or Cert III in Food Studies completed or in progress.
• Experience in bulk cooking and meal preparation.
• Experience in aged care or healthcare settings.
• Ability to plan menus meeting Food Act and OH&S standards.
• Ability to order food within budget and control costs.
• HLTFSE001 or willingness to obtain certification.

Mansioni

• Plan, prepare and oversee daily meals and beverages for residents with dietary needs.
• Lead the kitchen team in the absence of Home Manager or Chef Manager.
• Coordinate with Clinical Leadership on dietary requirements and interventions.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety and a slip-free hospitality environment.

Conoscenze

Menu planning

Bulk cooking

Aged care experience

Team leadership

Food safety

Formazione

TAFE Hospitality

Cert III in Food Studies

HLTFSE001 readiness

Descrizione del lavoro

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