Chef

Time left to apply : End Date : July 20, 2025 (16 days left to apply)

Job requisition ID : JR108619

Casual opportunity - allows you to maintain current commitments

Access to discounts - entertainment, insurance, hospital admission

Remuneration : Competitive Salary + Casual loadings + 11.5% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances

Your part in the Blue Care Team Our dynamic retirement living team at Argyle Gardens Retirement Village in Bundaberg is looking for a committed and passionate Chef to join their dedicated and close-knit team on a permanent part-time basis.

Blue Care operates over 35 retirement villages across Queensland, with more than 3,300 residents choosing to make a Blue Care community their home.

Reporting to the Village Manager, this is a great opportunity for a Chef or highly experienced Cook aiming to restore their work-life balance and gain employment in one of Australia's fastest-growing industries with the following responsibilities :

Prepare, cook, and serve food in adherence with dietary requirements, with a strong focus on food safety standards.Support senior hospitality staff with menu design and implementation.Promote quality standards and maintain service with standard operating procedures.We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Come join one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia.

What makes a difference for us? As a Chef, you'll take pride in your presentation, be knowledgeable about nutrition, and have a keen interest in the impact of dietary requirements on our aged residents.

You will have proven experience in safe food preparation, storage, and delivery, a clear understanding of WHS, be confident in medium-high volume meal preparation, and demonstrate the following :

Relevant trade qualifications or equivalent skills from previous experienceGreat communication skills and excellent attention to detailUnderstanding of Australian food and beverage standardsConfidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policiesEmployee Benefits : Save tax and increase your take-home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annumA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing, and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months of service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those celebrating Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks, and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow, and make a meaningful differenceBlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, and we'd love you to be too Joining the state's largest network of aged care workers with over 8,000 team members, you'll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands, including BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team is compassionate, inclusive, and committed to helping people live life in all its fullness.

Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organization and will :

Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for childrenImplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesAddress child abuse and neglect immediately if it occursDiversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of who we are, our mission, and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. For additional support, email

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for everyone. We are united in keeping children, young people, and the elderly safe from harm within our services, workplaces, and communities. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

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