Chef

Eldercare; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in Bloemfontein is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents. The role involves collaborating with hospitality teams to ensure high food safety standards while catering to special dietary needs. Ideal candidates will have a Certificate in Commercial Cookery and experience in aged care. This position offers an opportunity to make a real impact in residents' lives within a compassionate organization.

Benefits

Salary packaging options

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Experience in aged care, healthcare, or large-scale food service.
• Sound knowledge of dietary needs and modified textures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious home-style foods for guests.
• Cater for special diets including texture modified & supplements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety practices.

Skills

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Experience in aged care or large-scale food service

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Knowledge of dietary needs

Flair for preparing home-style meals

Job description

Weekend Shifts – Week 2 Saturday and Sunday (06:30AM – 14:30PM)

At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care.

At Eldercare, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the state’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued.

About the Role

We’re seeking a dedicated Chef to join our aged care team at Hope Valley and deliver fresh, nutritious, and comforting meals that brighten our residents’ days. We’re a purpose-driven aged care provider committed to dignity, compassion, and connection. Our kitchens are the heart of our homes, and every plate we serve helps create a sense of comfort, familiarity, and joy.

As our Aged Care Chef, you’ll be at the helm of kitchen operations planning and preparing meals that meet a range of dietary needs while maintaining the highest standards in hygiene, food safety, and service delivery.

You’ll collaborate with hospitality staff, dietitians, and care teams to craft meals that are nourishing, well-presented, and tailored to our residents’ preferences and health requirements. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of nutritious home-style foods for our guests
• Cater for special diets including texture modified & supplements
• Forming and maintaining relationships with all stakeholders, residents and their families, staff and suppliers
• Ensuring all compliance obligations are met, safe food practices, WHS and cooking for vulnerable persons
• Maintaining adequate standards of hygiene and tidiness in the kitchen and maintaining supplies

What You Will Bring

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• Experience in aged care, healthcare, or large-scale food service
• Food Safety Supervisor Certification (Preferred)
• Sound knowledge of dietary needs and modified textures
• A flair for preparing homestyle meals with care and creativity
• A kind heart and team-focused attitude

Why Choose Eldercare?

• Make a real impact through your craft every single day
• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values compassion and community
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Join a team that feels more like family

Ready to Join Us?

Read the Job and Person Specification for more information about the role. If you have a commitment to quality care and being part of an inspiring team, please register your interest with us. To apply for this role, please click the apply button. For more information, please email us.

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender-based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accreditation workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.