Casual Chef

About the Role

Were seeking a casual Chef at our Edge Hill Orchards care home. Reporting to the General Manager and Chef Manager youll prepare and cook nutritious meals and snacks supervise kitchen staff ensure a safe hygienic and welcoming kitchen that supports resident wellbeing. Key responsibilities include:

• Create delicious nutritious meals that respect residents individual dietary needs preferences and cultural backgrounds.
• Take pride in delivering service excellence through high-quality cooking implementing quarterly seasonal menus that inspire variety enjoyment and consistent standards while maintaining exceptional food safety and presentation.
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff fostering teamwork and smooth day-to-day operations.
• Oversee food purchasing stock control and kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Cater for special occasions celebrations and community events.
• Maintain a clean safe and well-organised kitchen that supports a positive dining experience for residents.

This is a physically active role requiring daily bending squatting lifting and pushing. You must be able to perform these tasks safely to protect yourself your team and our residents.

Your meals make a difference. See how our culinary team brings residents together at our Infinite Table annual event. Where residents share food stories and companionship: Our Infinite Table - YouTube

About You

The Chef is a key member of the Hotel Services Team preparing nutritious resident-focused meals that support health and well-being. Working closely with the care team they ensure meals meet individual dietary needs maintain food safety standards and contribute to a positive dining experience in a respectful supportive environment. Youll bring:

• Hold a Certificate III or higher in Commercial Cookery.
• Food Safety Supervisor certificate desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Committed to safety upskilling continuous learning and bring a resident-focused mindset to all aspects of your work.
• Previous experience in Aged Care or Health is highly regarded.

About Us

Infinite Aged Care is a fast-growing leader in residential aged care with 30 years experience operating across QLD NSW SA and VIC. We pride ourselves on creating environments that help residents remain independent and live their best lives every day while offering employees opportunities for career growth and skill development.

We offer more than a jobwe offer a career with purpose:

• Structured induction and on the job training with a dedicated support buddy.
• Opportunities to cross-skill in hospitality and resident engagement.
• Earn extra income via Care Friends referral program and weekly shift bidding.
• Opportunities for national career growth.
• Health wellbeing and lifestyle perks: Fitness Passport EAP retail/fuel/tech discounts discounted health insurance.

Ready to Make a Difference

Come join us and help make aged care great one delicious meal and smile at a time.

NOTE: To be successful in this position you will be required to complete pre-employment checks. You will also need to hold a current NDIS clearance and/or be happy to apply.