Chef Opportunities – Victoria | Aged Care

$70,000 - $80,000  + Super - dependent on the grade

•    VIC Australia- Metro & Regional Locations

•    Homes include: Alawarra Lodge, Armadale, Blackburn, Brighton, Capel Sound, Cranbourne, Dandenong North, East Malvern, Fawkner, Frankston, Inala Lodge, Macleod, Mornington, Ontario, Ringwood, Rosebud, Sandringham, Shenley Manor, Sunraysia. Click here for more information: Locations | Regis Aged Care

•    Full time role

•    Develop your career with a leading Aged Care provider

•    Work for a values driven organisation           

Food is an immense pleasure, and this role will support us in ensuring that Regis meals create joy in the daily lives of our residents. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience working in commercial catering or Aged Care and someone that is passionate about assisting our residents with their daily needs. This role will include menu planning, catering management, ordering, quality service delivery, and continuous improvement

As a team that supports older people to live life on their terms, we genuinely care - for our people, our work and the elderly. That’s why we make a big deal of recognising and supporting you, creating a culture of mutual respect, and offering more opportunities to build your career. 

We believe in the power of hearts and minds. Of thoughts and actions. And how the little things make a real difference. We're a close-knit, collaborative team that values kindness and puts your wellbeing first. Our commitment to your safety shines through in our Circle of Care initiative, the winner in the Safer and Supported Workforce Awards 2024, which ensures you're physically and psychologically safe at work. We want you to feel seen, valued, and respected for the skills you share and the professional growth goals you bring. So, we celebrate your work, support your life outside work and consider you one of our own from the start.

About the role 

You will be responsible for supervision and delivery of premium meal service including menu planning, catering, infrastructure management, ordering, quality service delivery, service delivery improvement.

Your duties will be the following however not limited to:

•    Manage compliance related to food safety, WHS and quality.

•    Leading and motivating the team and be part of recruitment and training of team members

•    Stock control and ordering

•    Resident dietary management

•    Kitchen and food cost management

•    Production and delivery of high-quality meals

•    Service excellence around all aspects of the dining experience

•    Communicate with residents and families and document the need of residents if required.

•    Provide management and guidance to the kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth operation.

Requirements for the role 

•    Experience in Aged Care (preferred) - Two years of Full-time experience within Aged Care is preferred or broader catering experience from commercial catering in high volume is desired.

•    Qualification (Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery) and/or experience working as a Chef in Aged Care would be advantageous but not necessary.

•    Trade Qualifications and experience and understanding of special dietary needs.

•    Understand the impact of food cost management. 

•    Proactive approach to continuous improvement

•    Exceptional customer service mindset

•    Strong personal presentation and grooming skills

•    Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.  

To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, supply a NDIS worker screening clearance, flu vaccinations, and certification proof.   

Benefits to support and reward you 

•    Enjoy a flexible working environment giving you better life balance and wellbeing 

•    Lots of opportunities to realise your potential in an organisation that invests in your personal development. Enjoy support to grow, learn, and explore new career pathways or specialisations across Australia 

•    Salary packaging through Maxxia

•    Caring for your wellbeing through discounts on health insurance and gym membership, and free access to counselling, financial guidance and personal support 

•    Regis Employee Referral Program to recommend friends and get financially rewarded

•    Reward and recognition programs to celebrate your hard work

Ready to apply? 

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of others, we want to hear from you.