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Head Chef (Chef Manager)

Bolton Clarke
Full-time
On-site
McKinnon, Victoria, Australia

Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

What We Can Offer

Our culture is both supportive and collaborative, where you can make your role your own. In return you'll get:

  • A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career.
  • Salary packaging options and tax benefits.
  • A range of employee discounts and benefits.
  • Ongoing professional development and career opportunities.
  • Mental Health Programs (EAP).
Claremont Terrace is serviced well locally by a wide selection of cafes, restaurants and other amenities. This Signature service home offers elegant residential aged care accommodation including all levels of permanent, respite and palliative care.

About the Opportunity

As a Chef, you will be responsible for delivering high quality food and catering services which meet the needs of our Home and our residents.  

  • Ensure that delicious, well-balanced and nutritional meals are planned, prepared and presented to meet the needs of residents.
  • Ensure kitchen, dining room and associated equipment and crockery, meet required hygiene and compliance standards.
  • Purchase and ordering of stock and equipment.
  • Create and maintain an environment that ensures positive and cooperative working relationships.

    About You

    To be successful, you'll need:

    • Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (essential).
    • Previous experience as a Chef in Aged Care (preferred). 
    • Knowledge of modified diets.

    Bring your passion for quality care and in return, we will provide you with an opportunity to build an outstanding career by expanding and developing your skills.

    The successful applicant must complete a National Police Check, provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and may be required to undertake a NDIS check.

    Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents’ individual needs. Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance.