Pioneer Village, operated by the Eyre Peninsula Old Folks Home Inc, is located in picturesque Port Lincoln with a wonderful, relaxed country lifestyle. We are a community based 74-bed residential aged care facility situated at the southern tip of Eyre Peninsula in Port Lincoln, South Australia. As a primary provider of residential care and dementia services for the aged of the Southern Eyre Peninsula, we provide quality care and services to our clients in a manner that maintains and respects their individuality and dignity.

As a Public Benevolent Institution, all our employees can salary sacrifice up to $15,899 per annum TAX FREE and an entertainment card which is another $2,650 per annum TAX FREE, each FBT year. If you are moving from a metropolitan area, other salary packaging benefits may be available such as a Remote Area Employment Concessions which increases how much you can Salary Sacrifice before tax (see ATO website).

Shift penalties are paid in addition to base rate.

The Role

We are seeking passionate qualified Chef (or Cook) to deliver quality food to our residents. Our menu is continually updated to enhance the eating and dining experience.

Duties

Meal production, acknowledging residents’ individual preference and special dietary needs.

Maintain nutritional food value, appearance, and presentation of meals, ensuring serving sizes appropriate to residents’ needs and preferences.

Ensure adequate food supplies are available for food preparation and for resident and staff meals.

Assist in the menu planning for residents, taking into account nutritional, religious and cultural values.

Maintain a strict level of hygiene both personal and with equipment, utensils, and food.

Contribute to Compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, particularly related to food.

Allocate duties, supervise, and train Apprentice and other kitchen personnel.

Maintain appropriate records regarding storage and safe handling of food.

Hours

You will work up to 6 days per fortnight (plus occasional additional shifts):

at least 60hrs per fortnight up to full-time.

may be required to work Split Shifts - 6:00am to 1:30pm & 3:30pm to 6:30pm

Actual Days and Shifts will be finalised with successful candidate

Shift, weekend, overtime, and other penalties apply.

Skills & Background

Must be a qualified Chef (preferably worked in aged care) to be appointed at $35.23 per hour.

Must be experienced in preparing a range of food options.

Previous aged care work - highly regarded

How to Apply

If this sounds like an opportunity that you would be interested in, please click 'apply for this job' via SEEK with your attached resume and cover letter.

Immediate start available, so although applications will formally close on 8 August 2025, we will consider each application as it is received so apply early, don't wait or someone may get your dream job first.