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Job Title


Chef


Company : Uniting AgeWell Careers


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-12-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About UsAt 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 4600 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.orgWhy choose Uniting AgeWell - NinganaEasy to access with public transport and free on/off site parkingAbove awardhourly ratesSalary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650annuallyAnnual Leave loadingCareer pathways, education and training opportunitiesComprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staffEnhanced Parental LeaveoptionsLocation options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network(Victoria and Tasmania)Not for profit,values-basedorganisationAbout the role:An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate Chef to join the team at Uniting AgeWell (insert location). The focus of this role is to provide high quality, nutritious meals and exceptional service to our residents to enhance their daily lives. This includes:Planning, ordering and preparing meals in a way that will enhance the residents dining experience, in line with all specialised diets, including supplements and texture modified foodsEnsure a high level of compliance with all food safety guidelines and HACCP proceduresThis is a casual role working Monday - Sunday 9am - 530pm.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 rosteringHave worked with specialised diets, including supplements and texture modified foodsFully conversant with HACCP and food safety legislationThrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactionsAre committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BESTway of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)Essentials for working in Aged Care:A current Working With Vulnerable People cardCurrent and ongoing flu vaccinationsAustralian working rightsAbility to pass a national police clearance and NDIS ClearanceMake 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.pdfFor 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr