Head Chef

Aged care opportunities currently at Estia Health
As we expand and improve our services, we are often on the lookout for dedicated, passionate staff to join our team. Here is the list of our current vacancies throughout Australia.
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Job no:
Employment type:
Full Time
Location:
SA Metro
Work Site:
Estia Health Craigmore
Categories:
Cook / Chef / Head Chef
At Estia Health, we're more than just a workplace: we're a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you're passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.
Every day, over 13,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 87 homes (and growing) across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.
Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.
About the role
In this busy, diverse, and challenging role, you will deliver exceptional service to our residents, ensuring their meal experience is of the highest standard.
As a Chef, you'll:
Join a passionate team of food creators striving to deliver excellence in food nutrition catering to individual and diverse needs
Take pride in creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents can look forward to enjoying a meal in the company of others
Make a rewarding contribution by creating nutritious and healthy meals that bring delight to our residents
You'll be a real team player who:
Brings their passion for creating nutritious, healthy, and delicious food to create meal experiences that enrich the lives of our residents
Takes great pride in preparing and delivering appropriately nutritious food to the highest quality and service standards in line with Estia Health guidelines
Uses their attention to food handling and hygiene standards and the ability to ensure menus cater to diverse individual needs
Trains and mentors their kitchen team to the expected standards
Benefits available:
Discounted gym memberships at Goodlife and Fitness First
Retail savings with the Blue Light Card
Discounted car hire
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health
Novated leasing for vehicles
Workplace banking support
ACN membership discounts for nurses
Discounted health insurance with nib health
Discounted JB HiFi
As one of the largest and fastest-growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high-quality, person-centered aged care and services. If this is you,
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Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.
Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided.
Note:
It is a condition of employment that you will be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. You will need to have
one (1) dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
All shortlisted applicants will need to pass required background checks. If you are interested in a role, please ensure you apply online as we do not accept emailed resumes.
Advertised:
12 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:
28 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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