Aged Care Chef

Aged Care Chef – Brunswick VIC

Kogan People Solutions, recruiters, are working with a Supported Residential Service (SRS) located in central Brunswick, providing accommodation and individualised care for residents who are unable to live independently. With residents from diverse backgrounds and mental capacities, they are committed to meeting their emotional, spiritual, physical, and social needs with dignity and respect.

This residential service is now looking for a full time Chef to join their team. You'll be contributing to the planning and preparation of nutritionally balanced meals tailored to the dietary requirements of the residents. This includes menu development, food safety compliance, and collaboration with care staff to ensure meals support wellbeing and comfort.

• Location – Brunswick VIC
• Salary – A generous salary is offered in the range $75k-$85k plus superannuation per annum.
• Tenure – Full time and Permanent.
• Schedule - Includes weekday and weekend shifts

Responsibilities of our Chef will include:

• Lead, guide and inspire the kitchen team to deliver the best results.
• Assist in the hiring and training of new cooks and kitchen staff.
• Ensure meals are tailored to individual dietary needs, including texture-modified diets, allergies, and cultural preferences.
• Manage kitchen consumables, stock takes, ordering, cost control and budgeting.
• Maintain accurate records in line with aged care food safety and compliance standards.
• Design menus that balance nutrition, comfort, and variety for residents with diverse health profiles.
• Ensure strict compliance with OH&S and Food Safety standards adhering to aged care-specific food safety protocols, including HACCP and infection control.
• Collaborate with care staff to ensure meals support residents' wellbeing and care plans.

About you:

• You understand the importance of food in aged care.
• You can demonstrate an uncompromising attitude towards flavour and presentation of the highest quality, whilst aligning and motivating a cohesive and hardworking team environment.
• Are empathetic to those around you and work well under pressure.
• Experience in aged care, healthcare, or institutional cooking environments is highly regarded.

To be successfully considered for the role, you:

• Possess excellent relevant post-secondary cookery-related qualifications, to at least Diploma level or agreed substitute.
• Have at least one or more years of experience since earning your qualifications in a similar professional capacity.
• Are available throughout the working week and weekends.
• Offer proven ability to prioritise, set goals and have the determination to achieve them.
• Possess a thorough understanding of food safety and HACCP.
• Understand cost control, time management, prioritization, and cost-efficient procurement practices.
• Are an excellent people manager able to get the most out of your team.

You must have unrestricted full time Australian working rights to be considered.

Applications

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Kogan People Solutions are grateful for all applications, but kindly note that they will only respond to shortlisted applicants.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Maternity leave
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Are you an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident? If not, please provide details on how you meet the working rights requirements outlined in our job listing. For example, if you hold a visa that grants you permanent working rights, such as a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), kindly specify the visa type and its expiry date. Thank you.

Education:

• Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• Aged Care Chef: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person