Our Home: Our 63-room aged care home offers a warm, professional, and well-maintained environment for both residents and staff. Resthaven is thoughtfully designed to support quality care delivery. Staff enjoy working in a purpose-built setting featuring bay windows, garden views, and modern amenities including individually controlled air-conditioning. The home also features spacious communal lounge and dining areas, supporting a collaborative and comfortable workplace.

Role Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef to join our team. The Chef will be responsible for creating varied, nutritious, and appetizing meals that meet the individual needs of our residents, including special diets, and are aligned with the Aged Care Quality Standards. You will play an important role in maintaining a strong sense of home through meal service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, prepare and serve nutritious, appetizing meals.
• Engage with residents to understand and cater to their dietary preferences and needs.
• Participate in menu planning and discussions, ensuring meals are aligned with the Australian dietary guidelines for older adults.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP) and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the catering team to deliver safe and high-quality food services.
• Manage special diets, including texture-modified meals, in accordance with best practices.
• Monitor food costs to stay within budget.
• Supervision of Cooks and Kitchen Staff.

What’s in it for you?

• $30.77 - $33.68 + Penalties + 12% Superannuation + 17.5% Leave Loading
• NFP Salary Packaging options of up to $15,900 Tax Free, plus $2,650 Meals & Entertainment Card– https://nationalsalarypackaging.com.au/
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family. With 24/7 access to a range of benefits
• Onsite & Online professional development and program opportunities
• Be part of a rewarding not-for-profit organisation with Award-winning culture programs

What you’ll bring:

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher trade.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check - MANDATORY
• Ability to work collaboratively with the team and engage positively with residents.
• Compassion and Empathy.
• Unlimited working rights in Australia – MANDATORY.
• Chef/Cook experience in an Aged Care setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of resident rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes (highly regarded but not essential)

Who we are: Resthaven is a stand-alone Not-for-Profit Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF), under the governance of dedicated volunteers from within our local community, who contribute to the planning, management, and growth of the facility. At the heart of our offering is a deep commitment to a resident first approach. Maintaining safety and quality in everything we do, promoting working together to achieve together, by using our resources wisely.

Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click Apply now and include your resume and cover letter, demonstrating your suitability against the above selection criteria.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and we reserve the right to close this advert once a suitable applicant has accepted a letter of offer.

Apollo Care is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.