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Assistant ChefFor Purpose Aged Care • Bunbury, AU
Assistant Chef

Assistant Chef

For Purpose Aged Care • Bunbury, AU
14 days ago
Job description

South Bunbury Community Aged Care is excited to welcome an Chef Assist to join our team as we open the doors to our brand‑new, 180‑bed aged care home, in November 2026


This is a rare opportunity to be part of the initial commissioning team, helping shape the dining experience and kitchen operations from day one within a state‑of‑the‑art commercial kitchen.

The role is offered on a permanent part‑time basis, with a planned start date in early to mid‑November 2026.

We are a friendly, focused and driven team, seeking people with the right attitudes and values to deliver the best CARE to our residents:

  • Collaboration
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Empathy

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Supportive, inclusive team culture
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Fun team dress-up days and team lunches
  • The excitement of contributing to the commissioning of a brand-new home
  • A modern, beautifully designed, purpose‑built kitchen environment

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional, passionate and motivated Chef to deliver high-quality culinary experiences and lead our kitchen team at South Bunbury Community Aged Care.
You will be instrumental in helping establish workflows, standards and food service excellence as part of the commissioning phase.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team—including Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Personal Carers, General Practitioners, Allied Health professionals, residents and families—to deliver restaurant‑quality dining experiences tailored to the needs of older adults.

About You

You are a qualified Chef with experience spanning fine dining through to dynamic aged care environments, bringing creativity, strong leadership and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

You will be valued for your ability to:

  • Lead and mentor a food services team
  • Develop innovative menu plans
  • Manage budgets and costings effectively
  • Build strong relationships with industry suppliers
  • Develop and implement high‑quality food safety and compliance processes
  • Support residents with varied dietary needs, including textured and modified diets
  • Bring a positive, solutions‑focused attitude to a commissioning environment

To Be Considered, You Will Bring

  • Current trade qualifications and Food Safety Supervisor qualification (HLTSS00061), issued within the last five years (Essential)
  • A current Police Check (within 12 months) (Essential)
  • Strong knowledge of catering principles and food service operations
  • Demonstrated experience leading and managing a catering team
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Commitment to OH&S and continuous improvement
  • Experience developing menus within set budgets
  • Ability to manage clinically required diets
  • A positive can‑do attitude

Benefits & Work Culture
As a purpose‑driven, not‑for‑profit organisation, we value and support our staff. Benefits include:

  • Take home more: Package $18,550 tax-free for living expenses, dining & parking!
  • Staff discounts at JB Hi‑Fi, Endota Spa and more
  • CommBank Workplace Banking
  • Modern technology and systems
  • Staff room facilities and onsite parking
  • Superannuation salary‑sacrifice options
  • Novated leasing through Enlist
  • HESTA member benefits
  • Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Our culture is built on compassion, teamwork, and strong leadership.

We know that when our staff thrive, our residents benefit.

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