About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 3,600 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Box Hill

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef to join our aged care facility on a full-time basis, working Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing nutritious and delicious meals for our residents, with a strong focus on Asian cuisine, baking, and desserts. A passion for creating wholesome meals in a caring environment is essential.

Previous experience in aged care or a similar setting is highly regarded.

• Planning, ordering and preparing meals in a way that will enhance the resident’s dining experience, in line with all specialised diets, including supplements and texture modified foods
• Ensure a high level of compliance with all food safety guidelines and HACCP procedures
• Prepare baked goods and desserts with attention to quality and presentation
• Collaborate with care staff to support residents’ nutritional needs

About you:

This is the place for you if you have:

• Hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• Have experience in a Residential Aged Care kitchen environment (ordering, budgeting and rostering)
• Proven experience cooking Asian cuisine (preferred)
• Baking and dessert experience (preferred)
• Have worked with specialised diets, including supplements and texture modified foods
• Fully conversant with HACCP and food safety legislation
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Chef PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected]. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!