Chef - 3-Month Contract

Redstone Recruitment; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

24/7 after-hours support

Onboarding and compliance assistance

Job summary

Redstone Recruitment is seeking an experienced Chef to join an aged care kitchen team in the Ballarat region for a 3-month contract. This is a full-time role focusing on preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents and supporting day-to-day kitchen operations.

You will work with an established team, ensure high kitchen standards and food safety, and have the chance for future contracts in regional Victoria. Weekly pay and dedicated support are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in aged care or high-volume kitchens.
• Strong cooking and food prep skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and dietary requirements.
• Able to work full contract period.
• Current food safety qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents.
• Support daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain kitchen standards and safety.
• Work collaboratively with an established kitchen team.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking skills

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food safety qualification

Job description

Full-Time Hours | 3-Month Contract | Immediate Opportunity
Are you an experienced Chef looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a reliable and passionate Chef to join an aged care kitchen team in the Ballarat region for an initial 3-month contract.

This is a great opportunity for a Chef who enjoys preparing quality meals, working in a team environment and making a difference to residents through food.

The Opportunity

• 3-month contract opportunity.
• Full-time hours available.
• Working within a residential aged care kitchen.
• Preparing fresh, nutritious and high-quality meals for residents.
• Supporting day-to-day kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking and maintaining kitchen standards.
• Working alongside an established kitchen team.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef, within aged care, healthcare or a similar high-volume environment.
• Strong food preparation and cooking skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and dietary requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, professional and available for the full contract period.
• Current food safety qualifications (highly regarded).

Why Work with Redstone Recruitment

• Competitive agency pay rates.
• Consistent, full-time hours throughout the contract.
• Weekly pay.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• 24/7 after-hours support.
• Assistance with onboarding and compliance.
• Opportunities for further contracts and ongoing work across regional Victoria.

If you're a Chef looking for a stable 3-month opportunity in regional Victoria, we'd love to hear from you!

Additional information

• Full-time hours available for 3 months
• Competitive agency rates, weekly pay and dedicated consultant support
• 24/7 after-hours assistance and opportunities for future contracts