Remote Aged Care Chef - Nutritious Meals Flexible Contracts

Medacs Global Group; Brisbane; Remote; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel & accommodation

Flexible contracts

Consultant support

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is seeking experienced Chefs/Cooks to work in remote aged care facilities across Indigenous and regional communities. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow weekly menus, and maintain high food quality in challenging locations.

This role offers the unique opportunity to live and work remotely, with travel, accommodation provided, and flexible contract lengths. Ideal for skilled cooks who thrive in remote Australia and value meaningful, community-focused work.

Qualifications

• Formal trade qualification or extensive practical experience in cookery/chef work.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• NDIS Clearance.
• Proven experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Willingness to live and work in remote locations for the duration of the contract.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals for residents per approved weekly menus and standard recipes.
• Deliver meals meeting presentation standards, service timelines, and safety.
• Store, label, and rotate food supplies per HACCP guidelines.
• Adhere to all food safety legislation, aged care standards, and facility policies.
• Prepare meals to meet dietary needs and texture modifications as per resident Care Plans.
• Carry out daily kitchen duties per rostered duties and shift expectations.
• Support the kitchen team with additional duties as directed by the Head Chef or Residential Services Manager.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Aged Care Standards and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Independent worker

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Medacs Healthcare is seeking experienced Chefs/Cooks to work in remote aged care facilities across Indigenous and regional communities. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow weekly menus, and maintain high food quality in challenging locations.

This role offers the unique opportunity to live and work remotely, with travel, accommodation provided, and flexible contract lengths. Ideal for skilled cooks who thrive in remote Australia and value meaningful, community-focused work.