Head Chef
- Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.
- Lead a team of kitchen staff and uphold food safety standards.
- Champion sustainable kitchen practices and reduce food waste.
About BASSCARE
BASSCARE has supported older adults in Boroondara for nearly 70 years. We offer a unique blend of aged care including residential care and retirement living, dementia services, community services, and home-based care. Our team is proud to deliver high-quality services that promote independence, inclusion, and dignity.
Why work at BASSCARE?
- $50 - $52 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging
- Above Award Hourly rates!
- Not-for-Profit salary packaging – up to $15,900 per year + Meals & Entertainment benefits
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assist Program (EAP)
- Access to our amazing Recognition and Reward program
- Regular social functions
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
About the role:
If cooking is your craft and care drives everything you do, this role was made for you. Your meals won't just be eaten, they will be looked forward to. Every day, your skills will bring comfort, connection and quality of life to the older Australians in our care.
We are looking for passionate Head Chefs (Casual Opportunities) to join our Hospitality team, preparing high-quality meals at our Residential Services in Ashburton.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals you would be proud to put in front of your own family.
- Draw on your experience across multiple cuisines to bring variety and creativity to every menu.
- Lead a team of kitchen staff including recruitment, rostering, supervision, teaching and delegation.
- Uphold exceptional food safety, hygiene and compliance standards.
- Reduce food waste and champion sustainable kitchen practices.
- Perform confidently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
- Bring genuine hospitality values and a willingness to grow within the Aged Care sector.
Hours of Work:
- Casual opportunity.
- Monday to Friday
- 5 shifts per week, 9:30am-5:30pm.
- Occasional cover for staff leave and special functions required.
Locations:
- Ashburton
Essentials
- Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Working Rights in Australia
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (minimum)
- Minimum 2 years of commercial kitchen experience
- Experience in Aged Care preferred (not essential)
How to apply
Attach your resume and your covering letter stating why you are a perfect fit for this position and committed to providing safe, respectful and quality care in an aged care environment.
BASSCARE would like to thank you for taking the time to submit your application.
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