We're recruiting experienced Chefs and Cooks (Casual) to support an established Aged Care client across multiple Perth metro locations. If you can deliver nutritious, high-volume meals and understand IDDSI/texture-modified diets, we'd love to hear from you.
Casual shifts available
* AM / PM shifts
* Weekdays + weekends
* Work across multiple sites based on roster needs
Locations (must be available to travel)
Maddington | Kelmscott | Joondalup | Wembley | Cooloongup
The roles
We have casual opportunities for:
* Chef – menu oversight, compliance, reporting and kitchen management
* Cook – high-volume meal production, stock control, and relieving the Chef when required
Key duties (Chef & Cook)
* Produce attractive, nutritious meals for residents and functions (high volume)
* Maintain strong knowledge of menu items: ingredients, cooking techniques and presentation
* Follow Food Safe principles, Aged Care Standards and food handling legislation
* Exercise portion control and actively monitor wastage
* Respond positively to resident dietary needs, requests and complaints (including IDDSI)
* Maintain safe, clean and orderly food preparation areas
* Stock control: ordering, correct storage temps, stock rotation and security
* Monthly stock-takes (as required)
Additional duties (Chef)
* Design and review resident/function menus
* Manage kitchen stock and meal costs within budget
* Maintain resident food preference records and diet documentation
* Attend monthly meetings with dieticians and speech therapists
* Attend Resident/Relative meetings where required
* Maintain audits and residents' diet plans
* Prepare monthly reports for the Service Manager
* Respond to complaints/requests in conjunction with the Manager
Additional duties (Cook)
* Assist with menu development and review
* Order consumables cost effectively
* Relieve the Chef where required
Mandatory requirements
* National Police Clearance (issued within the last 6 months)
* Safe Food Handling certificate
* IPC (Infection Prevention Control) training
* IDDSI training
* Minimum 1 year experience in Aged Care
* Ability to travel to the listed locations
* Working rights in Australia
Qualifications
Chef
* Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) – Certificate IV preferred
* Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
* Minimum 3 years' experience as a Chef
Cook
* Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
Highly regarded
* Current Flu Vaccination
What's on offer
* Great rates
* Flexible casual shifts across multiple locations
* Meaningful work supporting resident health, dignity and wellbeing through quality meals
Apply now