Chef

1 week ago

Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia UnitingCare Queensland Full time

BlueCare | Chef | Argyle Gardens Retirement Village Bundaberg

  • Casual opportunity - allows you to maintain current commitments
  • Access to discounts - entertainment, insurance, hospital admission
  • Remuneration: Competitive Salary + Casual loadings + 11.5% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances

Your part in the Blue Care Team

Our dynamic retirement living team at Argyle Gardens Retirement Village in Bundaberg is looking for a committed and passionate Chef to join their dedicated and close-knit team on a permanent part-time basis.

Blue Care operates over 35 retirement villages across Queensland, with more than 3,300 residents choosing to make a Blue Care community their home.

Reporting to the Village Manager, this is a great opportunity for a Chef or highly experienced cook aiming to restore their work-life balance and gain employment in one of Australia's fastest-growing industries.

Responsibilities include:
  1. Preparing, cooking, and serving food in adherence to dietary requirements with a strong focus on food safety standards.
  2. Supporting senior hospitality staff with menu design and implementation.
  3. Promoting quality standards and maintaining service with standard operating procedures.

We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Join one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia.

What makes a difference for us?

As a Chef, you'll take pride in your presentation, be knowledgeable about nutrition, and have a keen interest in the impact of dietary requirements on our aged residents.

You should have proven experience in safe food preparation, storage, and delivery, a clear understanding of WHS, and confidence in medium-high volume meal preparation. The following are also required:

  • Relevant trade qualifications or equivalent skills from previous experience
  • Great communication skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Understanding of Australian food and beverage standards
  • Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies
Employee Benefits
  • Salary packaging options to save tax and increase your take-home pay (up to $15,900 for living expenses and bills, plus $2,650 for meal entertainment annually)
  • A recognition and rewards platform offering employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including expenses, holidays, health insurance, and more
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave after 6 months of service, in addition to government schemes
  • Diversity and inclusive leave options, including paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave for significant cultural events
  • Career development opportunities with a trusted provider in aged care to challenge yourself, grow, and make a difference

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family. Join the state's largest network of aged care workers, with over 8,000 staff, and be part of something bigger, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Child Safe, Child Friendly
  • Providing welcoming, safe, and nurturing services for children
  • Implementing measures to prevent child abuse and neglect
  • Addressing child abuse and neglect immediately if it occurs
Diversity & Inclusion

We believe everybody is welcome here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants and support reconciliation efforts. For additional support, contact

Safe Workplace

We strive to make our services welcoming and safe for everyone, committed to speaking up loudly for the safety of children, young people, and the elderly within our services, workplaces, and communities.

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