Chef - Aged Care

• 6-month contract working full-time hours
• Potential of permanency
• Potential to work across multiple sites in Far North QLD

Real impact you can feel good about

There's something special about what we do at Regis. Our hearts and minds approach is at the core of who we are. We know that real care isn't only about meeting needs, it's about truly nowing the people we look after. Real impact isn't measured by numbers, it's felt. And making a meaningful difference today means improving aged care for tomorrow.

With a highly diverse workforce, Regis is 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.

The opportunity

Regis Redlynch is situated at the entrance to the Redlynch Valley with the beach only a 12-minute drive away. Centrally located in a quiet residential precinct of Cairns, Regis Redlynch is accessible by public transport with easy access to shops, restaurants, cafes, Redlynch Shopping Centre and Redlynch Medical Centre..

The important role you will play

• supporting the Chef Manager with kitchen compliance including food safety, WHS and quality
• Stock control and ordering
• Resident dietary management
• Kitchen and food cost management
• Production and delivery of high-quality meals
• Service excellence around all aspects of the dining experience
• Strong front of house presence including communication with residents and families
• Provide leadership and guidance to the kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth operation

What you will bring to the role

• Qualification (Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery) and/or experience working as a Cook or currently enrolled
• Aged Care would be advantageous but not necessary
• Understanding of special dietary needs
• Time management and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work as part of a broader catering team to continually improve the catering experience in our home.

What our people love about working here

As a team that supports older people to live life on their terms, we genuinely care - for our people, our work and the elderly. We make a big deal of recognising and supporting you, creating a culture of mutual respect, and offering more opportunities to build your career.

We believe in the power of hearts and minds. We know how the little things make a real difference. We are a close-knit, collaborative team that values kindness and puts your wellbeing first. Our commitment to your safety shines through in our Circle of Care initiative, the winner in the Safer and Supported Workforce Awards 2024, which ensures you are physically and psychologically safe at work. We want you to feel seen, valued, and respected for who you are as an individual and the professional skills you bring to the team. We celebrate your work, support your life outside of work and consider you one of our own from the start.

Benefits that support and reward you

• Enjoy a flexible working environment giving you better life balance and wellbeing
• Lots of opportunities to realise your potential in an organisation that invests in your personal development.
• Be supported to grow, learn, and explore new career pathways or specialisations across Australia
• Salary packaging through Maxxia
• Caring for your wellbeing through discounts on health insurance and gym membership, and free access to counselling, financial guidance and personal support
• An Employee Referral Program, where you can get financially rewarded for recommending friends for roles at Regis
• Plus, we have reward and recognition programs celebrating your hard work

At Regis, real impact starts with you.

No matter your role, you can take pride in knowing you are making a real, lasting impact on people's lives and helping to shape the future of aged care in Australia. It is work you can feel good about. #JoinRegis