Head Chef - Aged Care Kitchen Lead & Menus

BASSCARE; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Hourly rates

Not-for-Profit salary packaging up to

Salary packaging up to $15,900 peryear

Meals & Entertainment benefits

Ongoing training and professional dev

Employee Assist Program (EAP)

Recognition and Reward program

Job summary

BASSCARE is seeking Head Chefs for casual shifts at our Ashburton residential services. You will lead a kitchen team, prepare high-quality meals, and deliver compassionate, dignified care to older Australians.

Casual hours with Monday to Friday availability, aiming for variety and ongoing professional development. Police check and Australian Working Rights required; Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and 2+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial kitchen experience.
• Experience in aged care preferred (not essential).
• Working rights in Australia and current police check are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals you would be proud to put in front of your own family.
• Draw on your experience across multiple cuisines to bring variety and creativity to every menu.
• Lead a team of kitchen staff including recruitment, rostering, supervision, teaching and delegation.
• Uphold exceptional food safety, hygiene and compliance standards.
• Reduce food waste and champion sustainable kitchen practices.
• Perform confidently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Bring genuine hospitality values and a willingness to grow within the aged care sector.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety

High-Volume Kitchen

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

BASSCARE is seeking Head Chefs for casual shifts at our Ashburton residential services. You will lead a kitchen team, prepare high-quality meals, and deliver compassionate, dignified care to older Australians.

Casual hours with Monday to Friday availability, aiming for variety and ongoing professional development. Police check and Australian Working Rights required; Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and 2+ years of experience preferred.