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 4,600 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 - Preston

• 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:

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and experienced Chef to join the team at Uniting AgeWell Preston. In this rewarding role, you will play a vital part in enhancing the daily lives of our residents by delivering high-quality, nutritious, and appetizing meals that promote both wellbeing and enjoyment.

Key responsibilities include:

Planning, preparing, and presenting meals that cater to a variety of dietary requirements, including texture-modified diets, supplements, and other specialised nutritional needs.

Collaborating with clinical and care staff to ensure each resident’s individual health needs and preferences are met through tailored meal planning.

Ordering and managing stock efficiently and cost-effectively, while maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.

Upholding rigorous food safety standards, ensuring full compliance with HACCP procedures and all relevant food handling regulations.

Contributing to a warm and welcoming dining experience, where meals are not only nutritious but are also served with care and respect.

This role is ideal for a chef who is passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and thrives in a team-focused, values-driven environment.

This is a Full Time role working 76 Hours - Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm

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
• 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!