Chef

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Yarram; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yarram and District Health Service (YDHS) is seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to lead the kitchen team on a full-time basis in Yarram. You will oversee all components of food production to ensure the provision and delivery of high-quality, safe, and nutritious meals for residents, patients, and clients.

Responsibilities include ensuring hygiene, timely preparation, budgeting within menus, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Chef with ability to oversee all components of food production.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in standard kitchen computer applications and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all components of food production to deliver high quality meals.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards across the kitchen.
• Lead daily food production to meet timelines and budget.
• Document food safety standards for residents, patients and clients.
• Contribute to quality improvement programs and team training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Associate Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Safe Food Handlers certificate

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Regional Migration Australia The Chef will oversee all components of food production to ensure the provision and delivery of high quality, safe and nutritious meals for YDHS residents, patients and consumers. Benefits Competitive remuneration of $75,000 to $85,000 per annum.

Great working environment. Genuine job satisfaction. Strong culture of training and support.

Task & responsibilities We are currently seeking a qualified and experiencedChef to join our kitchen team on a fulltime basis. The Chef will oversee all components of food production to ensure the provision and delivery of high quality, safe and nutritious meals for YDHS residents, patients and consumers.

They will contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the kitchen and ensure that a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained to the specified standard. The Chef is responsible to complete all food production daily tasks within the given time frames. Lead food production to ensure the food is prepared as per YDHS’ food preparation requirements for quality and freshness.

Ensure all food produced is nutritious and well presented. Actively seek feedback from our Residents/Clients/Patients during meal service times. Deliver menus within budgetary parameters.

Ensure all meals are produced on time, and correct quantities are available for the various areas/locations. Accurately complete documentation pertaining to food safety standards for the patients and residents of YDHS. Provide a high-quality service to patients and residents that reflect best practice and adds value to YDHS.

Assist with Quality Improvement Programs. Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients, residents and staff members. Follow all policies and procedures of the Health Service Work as part of a client focused team.

Quality recording keeping for compliance. Qualification & experience To be considered for this opportunity, you will have: A relevant Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma or equivalent.

Demonstrable experience in all responsibilities shown above. Hold or be willing to obtain an accredited Safe Food Handlers certificate. To have the ability to cope with rapidly changing circumstances and quickly grasp new concepts.

Ensure familiarity with the expected standards of performance in the role and actively contribute to own personal development. Ability to confront and deal with issues as they arise. Ability to motivate individuals and a team.

Effective time management skills. Experience in successfully coordinating work priorities for yourself and others. Excellent communication skills to liaise with residents, colleagues, patients and clients.

Ability to work well within a team environment, interacting respectfully at all times. Intermediate computer skills. About Company YARRAM and DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICE

The Yarram and District Health Service (YDHS) originally commenced operation as the Yarram and District Hospital in 1917, later changing its name in 1993 to reflect the multi-purpose facility it is today. YDHS provides the Yarram and surrounding communities with Acute inpatient services, including Dialysis, Urgent Care, Residential Aged Care, Respite Care, Primary Health, Community Services and an integrated GP Healthcare Centre. Our mission is to excel at providing quality, efficient, people-centred care for our community right across our services.

Our chefs and kitchen staff have a key role to play in this mission – providing high quality, nutritious and tailored meals along with a high level of customer service. Work Type: Full time Salary: $75000-85000 Job Publish: 24-09-2026 Job Expire: 24-10-2026 Apply on: Chef Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.

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