We have an exciting opportunity for a chef to join our Ayr Home. This is a Part-time role working  approximately 6 shifts per fortnight  with alternating weekends.  There will also be the potential to pick up extra shifts as required.

The Ayr Home: 

Alva Beach is just a short drive from our Home and is home to a world-class diving experience, the SS Yongala and another gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.

Bordered by lush cane fields on one side, our aged care home has open outdoor areas with landscaped gardens where residents can enjoy a laid-back lifestyle in a quiet and relaxed environment. Regis Ayr has amenities such as a hair saloon, activity pavilion and a covered gazebo for socialising with friends and family. It is conveniently located near a medical precinct which includes a hospital, private medical practice, pharmacy and ambulance station.

Working within a supportive and dynamic team, you will be provided with a challenging and diverse work environment, as well as an opportunity for you to contribute and make a real difference to the residential aged care community.

About the role:

•    Supporting the Chef Manager with kitchen compliance including food safety, WHS and quality

•    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

•    Strong front of house presence including communication with residents and families

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

About you:

•    Qualification (Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery) and/or experience working as a Cook or currently enrolled

•    Aged Care would be advantageous but not necessary

•    Understanding of special dietary needs

•    Time management and interpersonal skills

•    Willingness to work as part of a broader catering team to continually improve the catering experience in our home.

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

Why work for us?

With national support and local care, you'll be part of a team that truly cares

Enjoy a flexible working environment to balance your life and wellbeing

Career pathways and opportunities across Australia, including entry-level roles

Employee discount and benefits programs

Reward and recognition programs including our annual National Care Awards.

About Regis

Regis Aged Care is Australia's largest provider of aged care services, with over 7,000 residents across our Residential Aged Care Homes, Retirement Villages, and In-Home Care services in all states calling Regis home.

Your Opportunity- Regis Caboolture 

At Regis, we recognise the importance of the role our care staff play in the lives of our residents.  As a result we have created our Continuity of Carer model, this has a more holistic view to how we care for our residents.

This benefits our residents and our AIN's as it will allow our carers to develop meaningful relationships by working with the same group of residents. This builds trusted relationships and is more fulfilling for you – our future employee.

 Why work for us? 

• Enjoy a flexible working environment to balance your life and wellbeing. Full time, part time or flexible working hours across all days and shifts to suit you.
• Competitive hourly rates, paid overtime, weekend penalties, with the ability to purchase annual leave / take unpaid leave.  
• Strong professional and clinical development programs including opportunities for Traineeships or Bachelor Degrees through our Study Assistance Program and access to Regis Carer specific programs.
• Be inspired, be supported and be developed with progressive carer pathways and opportunities to relocate to any of our homes or regions across Australia. 
• Discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants and more through Maxxia Rewards and My Brands.
• Discounts on selected health insurance and access to wellbeing services. 
• Reward and recognition programs including our Annual National Care Awards.  
• Employee wellness platforms including Employee Assistance Program, providing counselling, financial advice and personal support.
• Employee Referral Program - Refer a Friend and be rewarded.

How you’ll care

• Seeing the resident as an individual, helping them to make choices and be as independent as possible through providing support and care.
• Assisting residents across the day, identifying changes in preference, needs or wellbeing, and seeking assistance if required.
• Support residents with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, grooming and oral care. 
• Provide social and emotional support to residents, including engagement in lifestyle activities. 
• Keeping our residents mobile and helping to deliver and assist our residents with their meals are key to your role.
• Completing incident reports, care documentation and participating in Work Health Safety programs
• Work collaboratively as a team to provide service excellence and to make a significant difference in our community.

What will you bring

• Cert III or higher in Individual Support or related studies such as nursing.
• Experience in a personal care role in Aged Care (desirable)
• Commitment to a holistic care approach and supporting residents to achieve their goals and support their needs.

If you are currently studying a nursing degree and have completed an Aged Care clinical placement or have an overseas nursing qualification we encourage you to apply. 

About Regis

Regis offers a diverse range of care options including residential aged care, home care, retirement living, day therapy and day respite. Regis is one of the largest providers of aged care in Australia and cares for more than 7,000 residents and clients each year.

Our Culture 

To deliver on our purpose, we foster collaborative teams where everyone’s contribution is valued and our community of support is truly exceptional.  With national, regional and local support, you'll be part of a team that truly cares. At Regis be inspired, be supported and be developed with progressive carer pathways.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and individuals from all backgrounds, including those caring for and living with a disability. 

Ready to apply? 

If our approach to caring and this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you.

Our Opportunity

At Regis, we recognise the importance of the role our care staff play in the lives of our residents.  As a result we have created our Continuity of Carer model, this has a more holistic view to how we care for our residents.

This benefits our residents and our PCA/AIN as it will allow our carers to develop meaningful relationships by working with the same group of residents. This builds trusted relationships and is more fulfilling for you – our future employee. 

Why work for us? 

Enjoy a flexible working environment to balance your life and wellbeing. Full time, part time or flexible working hours across all days and shifts to suit you.

Competitive hourly rates, paid overtime, weekend penalties, with the ability to purchase annual leave / take unpaid leave.  

Strong professional and clinical development programs including opportunities for Traineeships or Bachelor Degrees through our Study Assistance Program and access to Regis Carer specific programs.

Be inspired, be supported and be developed with progressive carer pathways and opportunities to relocate to any of our homes or regions across Australia. 

Discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants and more through Maxxia Rewards and My Brands.

Discounts on selected health insurance and access to wellbeing services. 

Reward and recognition programs including our Annual National Care Awards.  

Employee wellness platforms including Employee Assistance Program, providing counselling, financial advice and personal support.

Employee Referral Program - Refer a Friend and be rewarded.

About the role

Regis Redlynch is situated at the entrance to the Redlynch Valley with the beach only a 12-minute drive away. Centrally located in a quiet residential precinct of Cairns, Regis Redlynch is accessible by public transport with easy access to shops, restaurants, cafes, Redlynch Shopping Centre and Redlynch Medical Centre.

How you’ll care

Seeing the resident as an individual, helping them to make choices and be as independent as possible through providing support and care.

Assisting residents across the day, identifying changes in preference, needs or wellbeing, and seeking assistance if required.

Support residents with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, grooming and oral care. 

Provide social and emotional support to residents, including engagement in lifestyle activities. 

Keeping our residents mobile and helping to deliver and assist our residents with their meals are key to your role.

Completing incident reports, care documentation and participating in Work Health Safety programs

Work collaboratively as a team to provide service excellence and to make a significant difference in our community.

What will you bring

Cert III or higher in Individual Support or related studies such as nursing.

Experience in a personal care role in Aged Care (desirable)

Commitment to a holistic care approach and supporting residents to achieve their goals and support their needs.

If you are currently studying a nursing degree and have completed an Aged Care clinical placement or have an overseas nursing qualification we encourage you to apply. 

About Regis

Regis offers a diverse range of care options including residential aged care, home care, retirement living, day therapy and day respite. Regis is one of the largest providers of aged care in Australia and cares for more than 7,000 residents and clients each year.

Our Culture 

To deliver on our purpose, we foster collaborative teams where everyone’s contribution is valued and our community of support is truly exceptional.  With national, regional and local support, you'll be part of a team that truly cares. At Regis be inspired, be supported and be developed with progressive carer pathways.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and individuals from all backgrounds, including those caring for and living with a disability. 

Ready to apply? 

If our approach to caring and this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you.