About the role
ARRCS is currently sourcing a qualified and experienced Chef to support the planning, preparation, handling and storage of residents’ meals at Flynn Lodge Aged Care facility in Alice Springs. The role includes breakfast, lunch, dinner services and snack options. This is a permanent full‑time position with a gross salary of $33.72 – $36.12 per hour.
The ideal candidate is a skilled chef who enjoys working in a multi‑functional kitchen and places a personal touch on meal design and preparation.
Qualifications and experience
To be successful we will be looking for applicants who hold at least:
A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or a similar discipline.
A Food Handlers Certificate (3.2.2A).
Minimum of 2 years experience in a commercial chef setting with preference for a Health or Aged Care facility.
Experience developing menus and working with multiple dietary requirements.
Extensive knowledge of health and safety legislation relating to food preparation, handling and storage.
Demonstrated ability to set personal goals, pursue training and adapt to competing priorities while working unsupervised.
Empathy for aged people, their families and personal carers.
Perks and perks
Annual pay increases in accordance with our current Enterprise Agreement.
Salary packaging options.
Unlimited access to a training library with 70,000+ self‑paced courses.
Wellness and employee support services.
Relocation support if required.
About ARRCS
Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is a not‑for‑profit aged care and community service provider delivering residential care, home care and school nutrition programmes throughout the Northern Territory.
Our vision is passionately pursuing current ways to deliver care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
For more information please contact our Talent Acquisition Team via or phone.
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