Chef

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care; Morwell; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Local community focus

Novated leasing or salary packaging

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care in Morwell VIC is seeking a motivated Casual Chef to provide meals that meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. You will ensure compliance with the Food Safety Program and support dining services across the residence.

Ideal candidates hold a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, a Food Handling and Hygiene Certificate, and a Commercial Cookery Certificate III/IV, with experience in residential aged care catering and menu planning.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Food Handling and Hygiene Certificate required.
• Commercial Cookery Certificate III/IV with relevant experience in residential care.
• Experience with menu planning and special diets.

Responsibilities

• Produce meals meeting residents' nutritional needs.
• Follow recipe cards and defined menus in a timely manner.
• Support food safety program compliance and day-to-day tasks.
• Assist with stock inventory and meals delivery across dining areas.
• Support function planning and events within the residence.

Skills

Menu planning

Aged care catering

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (HLTFSE001/HLTFSE005/HLTFSE007)

Food Handling and Hygiene Certificate

Commercial Cookery Certificate III/IV

Job description

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care – Morwell VIC

Casual/Temporary

1d ago , from BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

About the role:

We are currently looking for a motivated and passionate Chef who can work Casual to join the supportive and friendly team at Baptistcare’s St Hilary's Community located in Morwell.

The Role of the Chef is to ensure that the meals and refreshments are delivered to our residents that meet their individual nutritional needs and preferences. The Chef is also responsible for providing services that are in line with the Food Safety Program guidelines.

Key Duties

• Contribute to the production of food items such as therapeutic diets, special meals etc.
• Follow recipe cards and prepare defined menus in a timely manner.
• Assist the Head Chef with the management of the Food Safety Program Guidelines and its day-to-day compliance.
• Assist with stock inventory.
• Ensuring high standards of food handling practices are maintained.
• Delivery of meals across dining areas within a residence.
• Provide support to the retail café area or for functions and events within the residence.
• Provide support for function planning and delivery.

About You

You are passionate about continuing to grow your career in hospitality within the Residential Aged Care space. We are looking for individuals who are solution focused and want to make a difference by aligning their strategic approach for achieving organisational goals.

Working as part of a close-knit team, you collaborate with and support others, demonstrating respect in your day-to-day actions.

You will ideally bring the following:

• Mandatory Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (HLTFSE001, HLTFSE005, HLTFSE007)
• Relevant Industry Training – Food Handling and Hygiene Certificate.
• Commercial Cookery Certificate III / IV.
• Previous experience and working knowledge of menu planning, ordering, and special diet preparation.
• Previous experience working in catering within a residential aged care facility.

For You

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.

Further, the successful candidate will receive:

• A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.
• Opportunity to work in your local community within a friendly and supportive team.
• Flexible hours to accommodate for a work life balance.
• Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members.

At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co‑create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.

Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.

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