At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook nutritious meals for aged care residents in a large-scale kitchen.
- Company: IRT Catering, dedicated to providing high-quality meals for aged care facilities.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, appreciation leave, and discounted gym memberships.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team environment with structured day shifts and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact by delivering delicious meals to those in need.
- Qualifications: Qualified Chef with experience in high-volume production kitchens and food safety knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 $ per year.
We are a large-scale Central Production Kitchen (CPK) specialising in the preparation of nutritious, high-quality meals for aged care residents. Using a cook-chill production system, we prepare, portion, and distribute meals to multiple aged care facilities, ensuring residents receive safe, delicious, and nutritionally balanced food every day.
About the Role
We are looking for a Full Time Chef who will report to the Production Manager. This role will be working Monday to Fridays from either 6am to 2:30pm or 8:30am-5pm on a rotating roster. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking large-volume meals in accordance with production schedules, recipes, food safety requirements, and quality standards. This role plays a vital part in delivering nutritious, consistent meals to our aged care residents.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Prepare, cook and portion meals in line with menu requirements and production schedules
- Operate large-scale commercial cooking equipment, including kettles, ovens, and blast chillers
- Ensure all food is prepared to the highest standards of quality, presentation, and taste
- Maintain strict compliance with food safety, HACCP, and workplace health and safety requirements
- Conduct temperature monitoring, recording, and quality checks
- Assist with stock rotation, stock control, and minimising food waste
- Work collaboratively with kitchen and production teams to achieve daily production targets
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the kitchen
To Be Successful You Will Have:
- Qualified Chef experience and hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
- Previous experience in a high-volume production kitchen, catering, healthcare, aged care, or hospitality environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet production deadlines
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, organised, and committed to producing high-quality meals
- Experience with cook-chill systems will be highly regarded
Benefits for You:
- Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
- Appreciation leave - relax and take two days off on us!
- Multiple career pathways
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program
- Day shifts with a structured roster
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference through the provision of quality meals
Successful applicants will complete pre-employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.
Catering Chef in Unanderra employer: IRT Group
IRT is an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing the lives of older Australians through quality care and community engagement. With a strong focus on inclusivity and diversity, IRT fosters a supportive work culture that empowers employees to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents. Located in the beautiful Shoalhaven region, the role of Residential Manager at IRT Sarah Claydon Village offers competitive benefits, flexible working conditions, and numerous opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about aged care.
