Chef - Kingsley

BETHANIE GROUP; City Of Joondalup; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Mental health and wellbeing program

Free flu vaccinations

Professional development and training

Flexible work life balance

Job summary

Bethanie Group is seeking a Chef for Bethanie Kingsley Aged Care Home in Western Australia. This permanent, part-time role requires managing the kitchen, preparing meals, and ensuring high quality service for residents.

You will work Thursday and Friday, 7:30–15:30 on a rotating two-week cycle, with duties spanning menu planning, food safety, and resident engagement to tailor meals to needs.

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking for large groups in aged care or similar setting.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is essential.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals daily per menu and resident needs.
• Create innovative dishes for special occasions and celebrations.
• Engage with residents and incorporate feedback into menus.
• Oversee stock control and kitchen supply management.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace standards.
• Handle daily food safety documentation and compliance.

Skills

Large-group cooking

Staff supervision

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

At Bethanie, we believe in a collaborative and supportive work culture, where you can grow, learn, and develop professionally.

Our goal is to create a better world for ageing Australians and the communities around them, and we believe it’s the people behind this mission that truly make us different

We are currently seeking a suitably qualified, reliable and motivated Chef to manage the kitchen and preparation of meals at our 37-bed site, Bethanie Kingsley Aged Care Home.

We are offering this role on a permanent, part-time basis and you will be available to work the following shift pattern

Week 1

Thursday 07.30 – 15.30

Friday 07.30 – 15.30

Week 2

Thursday 07.30 – 15.30

Friday 07.30 – 15.30

The Role

• Prepare fresh, nutritious melas daily in line with menu requirements and resident needs
• Contribute to innovative, creative dishes, particularly for special occasions such as themed meals and celebrations
• Engage with residents, listen to feedback and incorporate meal suggestions into menu planning
• Stock control and kitchen supply management including ordering through internal systems
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace standards at all times
• Undertake responsibility of daily food safe documentation and ensure compliance is met

About You

• Possess a passion for, and previous experience working as, a chef/ Cook for large groups of people, ideally in an aged care, hospital or similar environment
• Minimum requirement of a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Ability to supervise other members of staff
• Experience in ordering food stuffs and awareness of waste management
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent working knowledge of the Food Act and Food Standards Code
• Willing to obtain relevant vaccinations
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or National Police Clearance (or willing to apply for one)

Working with Bethanie

Many of us work because we want to make a difference. As a company, we know we can only do this by providing our people with the best education, facilities and support to make a truly fulfilling career, feel fulfilled.

As well as being part of an engaging and caring work environment, you will also have access to the following benefits:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases!
• A rewarding career with a supportive culture
• A comprehensive mental health and wellbeing program and free flu vaccinations each year
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A focus on flexibility and work life balance