Chef - Cheltenham Manor

Medical-and-Aged-Care-Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP program

Refer a friend benefit program

JB Hi-Fi employee discounts

Staff recognition programs

Opportunities to pick up additional Sh

Job summary

Medical & Aged Care Group (MAACG) Cheltenham Manor Aged Care seeks a skilled Chef for casual and permanent part-time roles in its kitchen. You will prepare nutritious meals, meet dietary requirements, and lead Food Services Assistants to maintain high standards of safety and quality.

The role offers varied shifts, training, and opportunities to contribute to menu development while supporting residents’ health and enjoyment through excellent cooking.

Qualifications

• Food Handling / Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate is required.
• Excellent cooking skills for a variety of dietary needs.
• Ability to work independently and supervise kitchen staff.
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is highly regarded.
• Experience in aged care catering is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high quality, nutritious meals in line with the menu.
• Cater to residents’ dietary needs, including texture-modified diets.
• Comply with the Food Safety Act and the facility’s food safety program.
• Order supplies within budget and in line with the menu.
• Contribute to menu development based on resident feedback.
• Supervise and support FSAs to ensure kitchen systems are followed.
• Communicate dietary changes to the kitchen team promptly.
• Complete all required kitchen documentation for compliance.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen environment.

Skills

Cooking skills

Communication skills

Supervision experience

Independent work

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Handling / Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Chef: Casual and Permanent Part Time Opportunities

• Friendly team and supportive working environment!
• Multiple positions available: 1 x Permanent Part Time and 2 x Casual
• Cook fresh, quality meals that make a real difference to our residents’ day!

About Us:

Medical & Aged Care Group (MAACG) is a family owned and operated healthcare organisation that embraces best practices, continuous improvement and social responsibility. We are proud to create a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are treated like family and residents receive high quality, person centred care.

Cheltenham Manor Aged Care is one of eleven residential aged care homes operated by Medical & Aged Care Group, a privately owned, family operated healthcare organisation that has been delivering exceptional care to older Australians since 1995. Located in the heart of Cheltenham in Melbourne’s southeast, Cheltenham Manor is a warm and welcoming community where residents (150 beds) feel truly at home. The home prides itself on delivering high quality, person centred care in a safe, comfortable and homelike environment.

About the Role:

Excellent opportunity for a Chef to join our catering team at Cheltenham Manor Aged Care.

We are seeking skilled, passionate and reliable chefs who take pride in preparing nutritious, high quality meals that our residents look forward to every day.

This role is ideal for someone who loves cooking for others, enjoys catering to a variety of dietary needs, and wants to be part of a team where good food is central to residents’ health, wellbeing and enjoyment.

The successful candidates will prepare and deliver meals in line with the menu, residents’ individual dietary requirements and the facility’s food safety program. They will also support and guide Food Services Assistants (FSAs) to keep the kitchen running safely and smoothly.

We have 1 x Permanent Part Time and 2 x Casual positions available. Shifts will be discussed and negotiated with successful candidates at interview. We are looking for people to start in these roles ASAP.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay plus shift allowances
• Permanent Part Time: leave loading of 17.5%, making your leave worth more
• Casual: 25% casual loading and flexible shifts to suit your availability
• EAP program
• Refer a friend benefit program
• JB Hi-Fi employee discounts
• Staff recognition programs
• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts
• Ongoing training and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook high quality, nutritious meals in line with the menu
• Cater to residents’ individual dietary needs, including texture-modified diets and directions from Dietitians and Speech Pathologists
• Comply with the Food Safety Act and the facility’s food safety program
• Order supplies within budget and in line with the menu
• Contribute to menu development based on resident feedback
• Supervise, train and support FSAs to make sure kitchen systems are followed
• Make sure dietary changes are communicated to the kitchen team promptly
• Complete all required kitchen documentation in line with compliance requirements
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen environment

Qualifications and Experience:

• Food Handling / Food Hygiene Certificate (Required)
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Required)
• Excellent cooking skills, with the ability to cook a variety of foods for specific dietary needs
• Ability to work independently and supervise other kitchen staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent (highly regarded)
• Previous experience in an aged care catering department, and knowledge of diets suited to aged care (highly regarded)

Requirements:

• Current Employment Police Check (Required)
• Australian working rights (Required)
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and respecting individual and cultural differences
• Ability to participate in compulsory education and training sessions

Our Values:

At MAACG, our values guide everything we do:

Compassion | Integrity | Dignity | Diversity | Accountability | Family | Respect

If you are a passionate chef who wants to use your skills to bring comfort and enjoyment to older Australians, we would love to hear from you. Please let us know in your application whether you are interested in the Permanent Part Time or Casual position!