Chef de Partie — Large-Scale Aged-Care Kitchen

Micare; Queensland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

MiCare is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in Queensland, delivering high-quality meals for residents while ensuring safety and adherence to recipes. You will work closely with the Chef Team Leader, preparing large-volume meals and meeting dietary and texture-modified requirements for elderly residents, maintaining HACCP standards throughout.

We value compassion, cultural sensitivity and Eden Alternative principles; Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency is

Qualifications

• Level 1/2 Food Safety Certificate; appropriate food safety competence.
• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery.
• Sous chef or similar production kitchen experience.
• Sound knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices.
• Understanding dietary needs of elderly residents, including texture-modified diets.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience with bulk cooking and adapting recipes for large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-volume meals meeting dietary and texture requirements.
• Maintain HACCP-compliant kitchen practices and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the Chef Team Leader and kitchen staff.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free environment and report hazards.
• Follow procedures for accident and incident reporting.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Cultural sensitivity

Eden Principles

Flexible attitude

Education

Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Certificate / Appropriate Food Safety Competence

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

MiCare is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in Queensland, delivering high-quality meals for residents while ensuring safety and adherence to recipes. You will work closely with the Chef Team Leader, preparing large-volume meals and meeting dietary and texture-modified requirements for elderly residents, maintaining HACCP standards throughout.

We value compassion, cultural sensitivity and Eden Alternative principles; Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency is