Maximum Term Full-Time Chef

 
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492708

Melbourne, VIC

Fixed Term Full Time

Position Description

Maximum Term Full-Time Chef - 5 weekly shifts in Caulfield

Maximum Term Contract until 22/12/26 ( 5-Day roster every week)

Generous not- for- profit Salary Packaging to boost your take home pay

Supportive and experienced team that values collaboration and quality

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking a passionate Chef to join our Residential Aged Care facility in Caulfield. You’ll prepare high quality and nutritious meals in a friendly, well-organised kitchen, maintain the dining rooms, support daily kitchen operations, and help deliver an exceptional dining experience for our residents.

This role suits someone who enjoys meaningful work, predictable hours, thrives in a respectful, supportive, dynamic, and positive team environment, and has strong focus providing outstanding service to our residents.

What you will do

Prepare, present, and serve high‑quality meals and refreshments that meet client’s individual dietary and texture‑modified needs

Maintain compliance with the Food Safety Program and safe food‑handling standards

Follow standardised menus while ensuring residents have choice and variety

Work collaboratively with the wider care team to support resident wellbeing and specific needs

Coordinate resources efficiently and effectively including stock control, ordering, maintenance of food service equipment, and following cleaning schedules

Lead and support food services staff, including “on the job” coaching and task allocation in line with their qualification and experience

Contribute to a positive, respectful, resident‑focused kitchen environment.

What We're Looking For

Certificate III or IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Experience as a Chef or Cook in aged care, healthcare, or hospitality

Knowledge of menu planning, special diets, and kitchen operations

Strong organisational and time‑management skills

Excellent communication skills and a commitment to confidentiality

Previous leadership experience (desirable)

Ability to identify and resolve problems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Current police clearance and Statutory Declaration suitable for aged care.

The benefits of working with Jewish Care

Generous not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take home pay!

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Staff Referral Bonus Program

Free onsite staff car park at our aged care facilities

Career development & advancement encouraged.

This is a Maximum Term Contract until 22/12/26 with fixed shifts from Saturday to Wednesday at 10.30am to 6.30pm.

About us

Jewish Care Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged care and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for over 176 years. We welcome staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and offer a unique Ethos Day to help you understand our Jewish history, culture, and the values that guide our work.

Ready for a rewarding career you love, with an organisation that values your expertise and is committed to the wellbeing of our staff and clients? Click APPLY now and make a meaningful difference every day.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process