At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a commercial kitchen and create delicious meals for residents.
- Company: Join Catholic Healthcare, a leader in aged care with over 30 years of service.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, wellness programs, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Be part of a caring community with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through nutritious and tasty meals.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Hospitality and leadership experience in a kitchen.
The predicted salary is between 49.4 - 49.4 $ per hour.
$49.40 per hour + Superannuation + Not-for-Profit Benefits
Full time permanent role
Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have more than 30 years of service in care and we now have over 6,000 employees working with us. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.
As a member of the Bodington Wentworth Falls Leadership team, you will be managing the smooth operation of the home’s commercial kitchen and dining service, enabling our residents to enjoy a variety of fresh, nutritious meals on a daily basis. The dining experience for our residents is important; meals need to be creatively presented and tasty.
About the Role
- Preparing fresh and nutritious meals for residents in line with their dietary needs
- Managing all resources within the kitchen including equipment and food supplies within your approved budget
- Maintaining a hygienically clean kitchen that is fully compliant with the Aged Care quality standards
- Lead and mentor a great kitchen team of 14
- In addition, there is a real opportunity to lift the culinary offering for our residents
About You
- Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
- Leadership experience in a commercial kitchen
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and workplace health & safety
- Experience with modified diets and aged care dining requirements
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills
- NDIS Worker Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
What We Can Offer You
- Not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay
- Access to employee wellness and support programs
- Fitness passport & discounted private health insurance
- Paid induction and onboarding
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Best places to Work 2026 - XREF Engage Awards
Join Our Team: At Bodington Wentworth Falls, you'll be part of a community where people genuinely care for one another.
Chef Manager in Wentworth Falls employer: Catholic Healthcare
At Catholic Healthcare, we pride ourselves on being a compassionate employer that values the dignity and spirituality of our residents. Located in St Catherine's Bathurst, our not-for-profit organisation offers competitive pay rates, tax benefits, and a supportive work culture that fosters personal and professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older Australians while enjoying a range of employee benefits, including discounted health insurance and long service leave.
