Weekend Chef

Uniting AgeWell; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 3,857,000 - 4,408,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport access

Free parking on/off site

Above award hourly rates

Salary packaging benefit

Annual Leave loading

Career pathways & training

EAP 24/7

Enhanced Parental Leave

Mobility within Uniting AgeWellNetwork

Not for profit, values-based

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell in Kingsville is seeking a Weekend Chef to deliver nutritious, high‑quality meals for residents of our aged care facility. The role is permanent part time, 15 hours per week, Saturdays and Sundays 9:00am–5:00pm, with hands-on food preparation and adherence to kitchen standards.

You will hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, have aged care kitchen experience, manage special diets, and apply HACCP principles.

Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• Have experience in a Residential Aged Care kitchen environment (ordering, budgeting and rostering).
• Have worked with specialised diets, including supplements and texture modified foods.
• Fully conversant with HACCP and food safety legislation.
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions.
• Commitment to the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver nutritious, high‑quality meals in line with established menus and resident needs.
• Plan, order and manage food supplies to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Cater to specialised dietary requirements, including texture‑modified meals and supplements.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food presentation, consistency and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards and HACCP requirements.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise waste and support effective inventory management.
• Collaborate with hospitality and care teams to enhance the overall resident dining experience.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety HACCP

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000 staff and 600volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on theBEST philosophy –Believe, Excel, Support and Trust– underpinned by our values ofKindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Kingsville

• Easy to access with public transport andfree on/off site parking
• Above awardhourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leaveoptions
• Location options - move within ourUniting AgeWell network(Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit,values-basedorganisation

About the role:

Join our Kingsville aged care team as a Weekend Chef and play a vital role in creating enjoyable dining experiences for our residents. Working Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00am to 5:00pm, you'll prepare nutritious, high-quality meals that support resident wellbeing and enhance daily life. This is a hands-on role where you'll oversee food preparation, maintain kitchen standards, and contribute to a welcoming dining environment. If you take pride in delivering great food and enjoy making a positive difference in the lives of older people, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals in line with established menus and resident needs
• Plan, order and manage food supplies to support efficient kitchen operations
• Cater to specialised dietary requirements, including texture-modified meals and supplements
• Maintain exceptional standards of food presentation, consistency and service delivery
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards and HACCP requirements
• Monitor stock levels, minimise waste and support effective inventory management
• Collaborate with hospitality and care teams to enhance the overall resident dining experience

This is a Permanent Part Time opportunity working 15 hours per week across Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

About you:

This is the place for you if you have:

• Hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• Have experience in a Residential Aged Care kitchen environment (ordering, budgeting and rostering)
• Have worked with specialised diets, including supplements and texture modified foods
• Fully conversant with HACCP and food safety legislation
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BESTway of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community –

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here:Chef PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at***********@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!