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Job Description
Join Eldercare as a Chef!
Location: Eldercare Seaford
Type: Part Time
Shifts: Wednesday & Thursday 7:00 am - 2:30pm
At Eldercare our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care.
At Eldercare we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the states leading not-for-profit aged care providers we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued.
About the Role
Were seeking a dedicated Chef to join our aged care team and deliver fresh nutritious and comforting meals that brighten our residents days. Were a purpose-driven aged care provider committed to dignity compassion and connection. Our kitchens are the heart of our homes and every plate we serve helps create a sense of comfort familiarity and joy.
As our Aged Care Chef youll be at the helm of kitchen operations planning and preparing meals that meet a range of dietary needs while maintaining the highest standards in hygiene food safety and service delivery.
Youll collaborate with hospitality staff dietitians and care teams to craft meals that are nourishing well-presented and tailored to our residents preferences and health requirements. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparation of nutritious home-style foods for our guests
- Cater for special diets including texture modified & supplements
- Forming and maintaining relationships with all stakeholders residents and their families staff and suppliers
- Ensuring all compliance obligations are met safe food practices WH&S and cooking for vulnerable persons
- Maintaining adequate standards of hygiene and tidiness in the kitchen and maintaining supplies
What You Will Bring
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
- Experience in aged care healthcare or large-scale food service
- Food Safety Supervisor Certification
- Sound knowledge of dietary needs and modified textures
- A flair for preparing homestyle meals with care and creativity
- A kind heart and team-focused attitude
Why Choose Eldercare
- Make a real impact through your craft every single day
- Be part of apurpose-driven organisationthat values compassion and community
- Salary packaging optionsto increase your take-home pay
- Ongoingtraining and development opportunities
- Join a team that feels more like family
Ready to Join Us
Read the Job and Person Specification for more information about the role.
If you have a commitment to quality care and being part of an inspiring team please register your interest with us.
To apply for this role please click the apply button and for more information please email us at
To work for Eldercare you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearanceand comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19.
Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian gay bisexual transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture religion spirituality age gender sexuality disability socio-economic background or personal experiences our people are welcomed included and respected.
Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of genderbased violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.
All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.
Employment Type
Full Time
