Chef - South Australia

Position number

Posted date

01-Sep-2025

Closed date

30-Sep-2025

Division

Residential Aged Care

Business unit

Southern Operations

Office location

Linden Park

Chef Opportunities – South Australia | Aged Care

Annual Salary AU$60,000 - AU$80,000 + Super + penalties - Level of experience and skill will determine grade and salary

• South Australia, Australia - Metro & Regional Locations
• Locations include Burnside, Kingswood, Marleston, Playford. Click here for more information: Locations – Regis Aged Care
• Full time and Part time available
• Develop your Career with a leading Aged Care provider
• Work for a values driven organisation

The opportunity

We're seeking passionate and experienced Chefs to deliver a premium dining experience for our residents. In this vital role, you'll lead the preparation and presentation of high-quality meals aligned with the Regis menu and dietary standards, ensuring every dish meets our commitment to taste, nutrition, and safety. You'll manage kitchen operations, stock control, and compliance with our Food Safety Program, while fostering a positive team culture and engaging with residents to enhance their dining experience.

Join our passionate team who love what they do and can support you in building your career at our Regis Home. Our continuity of carer model means you will have the time to build strong relationships through being the familiar face our residents rely upon.

At over 84 locations supported by 12,000 employees across Australia, there are endless opportunities to grow or progress your career in any way you want.

How you will make an impact as a Chef

As a Chef at Regis, you'll lead the delivery of a premium meal service, ensuring all meals—including special diets—are prepared to the highest standards of taste, presentation, and safety. You'll follow the Regis Food Safety Program and ensure safe use of all catering equipment.

• Plan and deliver a four-week rotating menu aligned with Regis guidelines, catering to all dietary needs.
• Oversee kitchen output, ensuring consistent quality, portion control, and plate presentation.
• Manage stock levels, place orders, and process supplier invoices promptly.
• Monitor deliveries for freshness, apply FIFO principles, and maintain proper food storage and labelling.
• Control stock distribution to serveries and ensure daily requirements are met.
• Ensure staff understand dietary types and requirements.
• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations, including audits and documentation.
• Respond appropriately to gastro outbreaks and support EHO inspections.
• Uphold cleanliness standards across kitchen and dining areas through scheduled cleaning tasks.
• Engage with residents and families to support dietary needs and special occasions.
• Manage food costs and ensure adherence to Regis presentation standards across all service touchpoints.
• Lead and support kitchen staff, including recruitment, training, and daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with OHS, risk, and environmental policies to maintain a safe workplace.

Make a real impact you can feel good about. There's something special about what we do at Regis. We know that real care isn't only about meeting needs, it's about truly knowing the people we look after.

What you will bring to the role

• Experience in Aged Care (preferred) - Two years of Full-time experience within Aged Care is preferred or broader catering experience from commercial catering in high volume is desired.
• Qualification (Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery) and/or experience working as a Chef in Aged Care would be advantageous but not necessary.
• Trade Qualifications and experience and understanding of special dietary needs.
• Understand the impact of food cost management.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Exceptional customer service mindset
• Strong personal presentation and grooming skills
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.

Benefits that support and reward you

• Flexibility - experience the flexibility to balance work and life
• Competitive Rates - earn competitive hourly rates with opportunities for overtime
• Development - grow your career through comprehensive training and development programs
• Study Assistance - whether you're starting out or advancing your qualifications, our Study Assistance Program supports everything from traineeships to Bachelor Degrees
• Reward and Recognition - your dedication won't go unnoticed—our reward and recognition initiatives celebrate the great work you do every day

Belonging at Regis

We are proud to support over 10,000 residents and clients across residential aged care homes, home care, retirement living, day therapy and day respite centres. The work we do positively impacts the lives of older people and their families. It really is work you can feel good about.