Chef - Birkdale Casual

Family friendly work/life balance workplaceRewarding and meaningful workAchieve Job securitySave on tax with generous salary packaging benefits -Novated leasing, general living expenses, regional area benefits, meal entertainment, Holiday Accommodation and Venue hirePaid training & support for professional developmentWe support Career Progression - Scholarship programs, student placement and internal promotion opportunitiesAccess our Employee Assistance program - Confidential free counselling (personal, work, financial or legal)Employee wellness portal – discountsEligible staff receive benefits like income protection from our default Superannuation provider
Are you a Qualified Chef?
Join our friendly kitchen team and prepare appetizing food that
reflects the preferences of our residents.
Casual
$37.43 (inclusive of casual loading) + 12% Superannuation + Not for Profit Packaging
Save on Petrol by working closer to home
The position is located in Birkdale
About Us ...
MiCare is proud to be a culturally and linguistically diverse organisation. A large part of our work is assisting people from a non-Australian background and we respect their culture, their history, their language and tastes, and their stories.
We are here for everyone believing that all people have the right to be respected and their differences celebrated.
About The Role ...
We are looking for an experienced and qualified Chef for our kitchen at our state-of-the-art facility in Birkdale.
A key function of the role is to assist the Chef Team Leader in maintaining an
agreed standard of catering and food preparation ensuring high quality and variety of food, with optimal use of resources.
The person we are looking for will be able to demonstrate a keen interest in
cultural cooking, and possess strong interpersonal skills.
They will also be able to work independently and in a team environment, exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate information in a timely fashion.
Some Of The Responsibilities Of The Role Include
Preparing meals in accordance to our elder's dietary requirementsPresenting high quality dishesMaintaining a customer focused approach to serviceAdhering to effective and efficient operationsMaintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanlinessAdhering to policies and procedures to maintain a safe hazard free workplace
About You
You will excel in your ability to manage time. You will be self-motivated with a flexible, caring, patient attitude. Your preparedness to work to the 10 principles of the Eden Alternative philosophy, advantageous.
Qualifications
Certificate III or Cert IV Commercial Cookery
Skills
Proven track record working in accordance with various state based health regulations and the Food Safety Act.Demonstrated experience and proficiency at catering for 200 plus people.An ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner within an ethno-specific environmentThe ability to understand and cook cultural cuisineKnowledge of and experience with Cook Chill ServicesDemonstrated knowledge of dietary requirements for the elderlyAn ability to work well in a team environment, with good communication skillsA flexible, caring and patient attitude
A police check with no disclosable outcome, current flu vaccination, COVID-19 vaccination and Working with Children Check (Blue Card) is required by MiCare for this position.
A commitment to work exclusively with MiCare Residential Aged Care facility as your only employer during COVID-19 will be highly regarded.
How To Apply ...
Please provide a copy of your resume and please complete our work history and education information on the application page (you are encouraged to detail any certificates and licence(s) information under the education section), and we'll be in touch.
Applications close 25 September 2025.
For Enquiries
Contact Robyn Taylor, Chef Team Leader Food Services on phone:
0873 or via e-mail:
If you meet the above criteria and you're interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you
MiCare is a Child Safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.
MiCare says "NO" to Family Violence. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, valued and treated as equals.
MiCare is committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
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