Chef - Lead Aged Care Kitchen & Diets (Casual)

RSL LifeCare Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Staff discounts

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Career opportunities

Fitness Passport

Job summary

RSL LifeCare Limited, Narrabeen, is seeking a Chef to support our Residential Aged Care facility in Narrabeen. The role is casual and based on-site, offering flexibility within a values-driven not-for-profit organisation.

You will lead all aspects of food operations, ensure nutritious and varied meals, and tailor diets to needs while maintaining food safety and cost control in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading food operations and ensuring high standards of food safety.
• Proven ability to plan menus and cater to modified diets (diabetic, low salt, soft/pureed).
• Strong leadership and communication skills for teamwork in a busy kitchen.
• Knowledge of HACCP and regulatory food-handling requirements.
• Current Australian working rights and clearances (police check/NDIS check) if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of food operations, including safety, prep and service.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals with variety and dietary considerations.
• Oversee ordering of food supplies and manage costs.
• Prepare meals for functions and maintain service standards.
• Collaborate with the Manager to refine food service quality.

Skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Kitchen leadership

Communication

Diet modification

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Certification

Job description

RSL LifeCare Limited, Narrabeen, is seeking a Chef to support our Residential Aged Care facility in Narrabeen. The role is casual and based on-site, offering flexibility within a values-driven not-for-profit organisation.

You will lead all aspects of food operations, ensure nutritious and varied meals, and tailor diets to needs while maintaining food safety and cost control in a busy kitchen environment.