Chef – Aged Care

• Full Time Permanent | 100 Beds | St Leonard's Location
• Hands on and operational | Bring joy to aged care residents
• Monday to Friday | Work Life Balance | Hotel Style Aged Care Home

Seeking an Experienced Chef for Hotel Style Aged Care Home

Our client is a luxury aged care residence, featuring premium services and stunning rooftop dining experiences. This is not a traditional aged care kitchen – it’s a boutique, high-end culinary environment where presentation, quality and resident experience matter.

We are seeking an experienced Pastry Chef wo can craft beautiful desserts and baked goods that bring joy, comfort and delight to residents every day.

Why you’ll love the Role!

• Competitive pay and an attractive employee benefits package
• Ongoing training, development pathways, and opportunities to grow your culinary career
• A brand-new, boutique kitchen environment
• Rooftop dining with spectacular views of the Harbour Bridge
• Convenient location—short walk to St Leonards and Wollstonecraft train stations

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Create and present a variety of desserts, pastries, and baked goods suited to the needs of aged care residents
• Partner with the Executive Chef to develop seasonal, nutritious, and visually appealing menus
• Ensure dishes are beautifully presented, enjoyable, and easy to consume
• Manage ordering, stock rotation, and storage in alignment with HACCP requirements
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and dining staff to deliver timely service and enhance resident satisfaction

What You’ll Have

• Demonstrated experience as a Pastry Chef (experience in aged care or healthcare is highly valued)
• Certificate in Commercial Cookery (highly regarded)
• Strong understanding of HACCP, WHS, and food safety regulations
• A creative approach to balancing nutrition, flavour, and presentation
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• A positive team-focused attitude
• Current Police Check and up-to-date vaccinations (as per legislative requirements)

What We Offer You

• Full Time Hours, Monday to Friday – flexible
• Flexibility to support work-life balance
• Supportive leadership and a genuinely collaborative team culture
• Access to ongoing training and professional development

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of others, please apply now. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate in reaching out to kelly.pritchard@nursegen.com.au