Chef

Rei Fong Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rei Fong Pty Ltd (St James Terrace) is seeking an experienced Chef to prepare nutritious meals for elderly clients and those with disabilities. The role requires planning, cooking, and supervising kitchen operations to ensure quality and compliance with health standards.

You will design menus, manage costs, and coordinate with management to meet dietary and cultural requirements, while prioritising safety, hygiene, and efficient service in a full-time setting at Box Hill, VIC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a Chef.
• AQF Diploma or higher in Commercial Cookery or related field.
• Experience in aged care, disability support, healthcare or community care settings is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals for elderly clients and people with disabilities.
• Design menus and estimate food and labour costs in consultation with management.
• Cook a variety of meals meeting dietary, cultural and nutritional requirements.
• Monitor dish quality from prep to presentation.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff as needed.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and compliance with policies.
• Manage kitchen stock, ordering and receiving supplies.
• Maintain clean and organised kitchen workspace and equipment.
• Record food prep, temperatures, storage and hygiene practices.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Organisational and time management

Teamwork in care environment

Food safety and infection control

Nutrition/dietary knowledge for elders

Education

AQF Diploma or higher in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Employer: Rei Fong Pty Ltd (St James Terrace)

Location: Box Hill, VIC 3128

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 plus superannuation

About Rei Fong Pty Ltd (St James Terrace)

Rei Fong Pty Ltd (St James Terrace) is an NDIS and aged care service provider committed to delivering high-quality support services for elderly individuals and people living with disabilities. Our organisation focuses on promoting wellbeing, independence, dignity, and quality of life through person-centred care and culturally appropriate support services.

We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Chef to join our team on a full-time basis to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for elderly clients and individuals with disabilities within our care services.

Position Summary

The Chef will be responsible for planning, organising, preparing, and cooking nutritious meals while ensuring efficient kitchen operations and compliance with food safety standards. The role requires the ability to manage kitchen activities, maintain meal quality, and support the dietary and nutritional needs of elderly clients and people living with disabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Planning and preparing nutritious meals suitable for elderly individuals and people living with disabilities
2. Designing menus and estimating food and labour costs in consultation with management
3. Preparing and cooking a variety of meals in accordance with dietary, cultural, and nutritional requirements
4. Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
5. Demonstrating cooking techniques and advising kitchen staff on food preparation procedures
6. Supervising kitchen operations to ensure meals are prepared efficiently and delivered on time
7. Ensuring food is stored, handled, and prepared in compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations
8. Inspecting food supplies, raw ingredients, and kitchen equipment to maintain quality standards
9. Ordering, receiving, and managing kitchen stock and supplies
10. Monitoring portion control and minimising food wastage
11. Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of kitchen work areas, equipment, and storage facilities
12. Training and supervising kitchen assistants and support staff where required
13. Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety policies and infection control procedures
14. Assisting in developing specialised meal plans for clients with medical or dietary requirements
15. Maintaining records relating to food preparation, storage temperatures, and kitchen hygiene standards

Skills and Experience Required

1. Relevant qualification equivalent to AQF Diploma or higher in Commercial Cookery or related field
2. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a Chef
3. Experience working within aged care, disability support, healthcare, or community care settings is highly regarded
4. Strong understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements for elderly people and individuals with disabilities
5. Knowledge of food safety standards and infection control procedures
6. Excellent organisational and time management skills
7. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented care environment
8. Strong communication and interpersonal skills