Chef
Calvary Health Care
Norlane, VICPosted Discovered via the company's careers siteMatch locked
PermanentAged Care Support
Chef - Aged Care
- Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
- Salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
- Unique opportunity to operate in Hospitality within the Aged Care sector
About the role
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Full-Time chef to join our dynamic team at Calvary in Norlane. The Chef will be responsible for planning and preparation of meals, while ensuring the individual needs of our residents are being met and makes certain that each resident is offered choice.
Your main duties will include
- Plans, prepares and oversees the preparation of daily meals and beverages for residents that meets the individual needs of residents including special dietary requirements, allergies and culturally specific requirements
- Assume responsibility for the effective running of the kitchen in the absence of Home Manager or Chef Manager including leading the team to ensure effective outcomes
- Liaise with the Clinical Leadership team of the home to ensure resident dietary requirements are reviewed and appropriate dietary interventions are documented as required
- Actively monitors all areas relating to the hospitality environment as work is performed, ensuring that any hazards (e.g. spills, breaks etc.) are addressed promptly and areas are kept clean and slip free
About you
- TAFE Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or Certificate Level III in Food Studies (or working towards)
- Experience in bulk cooking and food preparation
- Experience in aged care or residential setting or healthcare setting
- Ability to plan menus to meet standards e.g. Food Act and Occupational Health and Safety
- Ability to order food to meet requirements of menu cycle and keep within budget
- Completion of (HLTFSE001 - Follow Basic Food Safety Practices) or willingness to obtain
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia's largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.
With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
Calvary Health Care: Australia's number-one most attractive employer according to Randstad 2025 survey
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