Chef - Aged Care

Catering Industries; Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty loadings per Hospitality Award

Comprehensive training

Staff benefits program with 100+ store

Job summary

Catering Industries Pty Ltd is seeking a Part-Time Chef to join our team at a respected aged care facility in Wanneroo, WA. You will work with our Chef Manager to prepare fresh, nutritious meals that comfort residents and support their well-being.

Key qualifications include 3+ years in a similar role (aged care preferred), Cert III in Commercial Cookery, QA and HACCP knowledge, and reliable transport. Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a similar role (aged care experience highly regarded).
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Reliable transport and punctual with a can-do attitude.
• Strong focus on food safety, QA and HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality meals in line with aged care food service and HACCP guidelines.
• Assist in menu design, changes and implementation.
• Assisting with deliveries and kitchen cleanup duties.
• Prepare a range of dishes including scones, cakes, desserts, soups.
• Prepare special diets such as puree, gluten free, texture modified.
• Stay organized and multi-task in a busy kitchen.
• Work harmoniously with the team in a result-oriented environment.

Skills

Food safety

Team player

Multi-tasking

Reliable and punctual

Education

Cert III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Catering Industries Pty Ltd

is a leading provider of contracted hospitality services (catering, cleaning and laundry) to Australia's health and aged care, education, government, corporate and resources sector. We currently employ over 1,800 personnel across various operations in our active market.

About the role

We're seeking an enthusiastic Part-Time Chef to join our welcoming team at a respected aged care facility in Wanneroo, WA. Working alongside our Chef Manager, you'll create fresh, nutritious meals that bring comfort, enjoyment, and support to residents every day.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Consistent roster and stable hours
• Supportive leadership and friendly team environment
• Opportunity to make a positive impact through great food
• Well-organized workplace with strong systems and support
• Rewarding role where your skills are genuinely valued

What We're Looking For

• A qualified chef who takes pride in preparing quality, nutritious meal
• Someone who enjoys working in a caring, community-focused environment
• Reliable, positive, and a team player with a can-do attitude
• Strong focus on food safety, presentation, and resident satisfaction

Working Hours

• Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Mandatory Requirement

Current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one.

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years' experience in a similar role - aged care experience highly regarded.
• Cert III in commercial cookery desirable
• Experience in large volume cooking as well as work autonomously and in group settings
• Reliable and punctual
• Collaborative and team player
• Ability to multi-task and perform work within deadlines.
• Experienced in ordering, delivery and handling/control of stock.
• Empathy and respect towards aged care residents, staff and clients.
• High level of QA, WH&S, HACCP and Food Safety knowledge.
• Must have reliable transport.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to produce high-quality meals in line with aged care food service/HACCP guidelines, Quality Assurance procedures including low and high care residents.
• Assisting in menu design, changes and implementation.
• Assist with putting away of deliveries & general kitchen clean up duties.
• Good all-rounder in kitchen i.e. scones, cakes, desserts, soups.
• Responsible for preparation of special diets such as puree, gluten free and texture modified etc.
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Function within a busy kitchen whilst working harmoniously with the team.

Benefits and Perks

The successful applicant will be offered a competitive hourly rate plus penalty loadings as per Hospitality Award. You will also receive comprehensive training to perform your role in a satisfactory manner. Our new Staff Benefits program where you will have access to over 100+ retail discounts!

Why work with Catering Industries?

We are a family owned and operated business where our people are our backbone and it's their passion and dedication that has attributed to our substantial organic growth over the past 45 years. We emphasize a culture of service excellence, where our core values of CARE, COMMITMENT, INTEGRITY & TRUST are expected of all employees.