About us
Hakea Grove Aged Care is a respected provider of high-quality residential aged care services in the Hamlyn Terrace community. Our mission is to create a warm, nurturing environment where our residents can thrive and enjoy their golden years with dignity, respect and the best possible care. We are incredibly fortunate to have a very well known Catering Manager/ Chef who has worked closely with Maggi Beer and has written & published books based on his experiences. Peter Morgan-Jones is a wonderful mentor for any Chef wishing to learn about food services.

About the role
Hakea Grove Aged Care is seeking an experienced Chef/Cook to join our team on a part-time or casual basis at our care facility in Hamlyn Terrace, NSW. As a key member of our kitchen team ( you will have a team to work with), you will be responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for our residents, ensuring their dietary needs are met with care and attention. If you love Maggi Beer's philosophy that's a bonus for us. We have a very supportive, experienced Catering Manager with many years of aged care & dementia experience.

What you'll be doing

Preparing a variety of delicious, nutritious meals and snacks for our aged care residents

Ensuring meals are served at the appropriate temperatures and presentation standards

Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment

Assisting with menu planning and recipe development to cater for different dietary requirements

Adhering to all food safety and hygiene regulations

What we're looking for

Experience as a Chef/Cook in an aged care, healthcare or hospitality setting (desirable, but not essential)

Formal qualifications in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience highly regarded

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and communicate effectively with residents and staff

Strong time management and organisational skills

Knowledge of dietary requirements for the elderly, including texture-modified diets

Excellent food preparation and presentation skills

Current Food Safety Supervisor certification desirable

What we offer
At Hakea Grove Aged Care, we are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including:

Competitive remuneration

Great daytime hours - no late nights.

Opportunities for career growth and development with a committed Learning and Development Team

Collaborative and inclusive team culture, we have 2 or 3 chefs working daily.

Onsite parking & Cafe

Well known mentor & Chef Peter Morgan-Jones

If you are passionate about providing exceptional culinary experiences for older Australians, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Click apply now to submit your application & resume.

For more information, please contact our HR Manager on 4346 0100 or email [email protected]