" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eChef\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19637\"\u003e Hospitality / Travel / Tourism \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19638\"\u003e Chef \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19639\"\u003e VIC Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19640\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 27/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull time Position Available | Aged care Industry\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlen Iris Location\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot-for-Profit Salary Packaging Options - increase your take home pay!\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e Food is one of life\u0026rsquo;s great pleasures, and for our residents, mealtimes are a highlight of the day. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are seeking an \u003cstrong\u003eexperienced and passionate Chef\u003c/strong\u003e to join our team at mecwacare Noel Miller Centre, a \u003cstrong\u003e138-room residential aged care home\u003c/strong\u003e in the heart of \u003cstrong\u003eGlen Iris\u003c/strong\u003e, just a short walk from High Street and Malvern Road\u0026rsquo;s shops and caf\u0026eacute;s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will prepare fresh, nutritious and delicious meals that support our residents\u0026rsquo; health and wellbeing. Working independently and alongside a supportive team, you will help create a dining experience our residents look forward to every day.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you bring:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious experience in Aged Care.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum 2 years of experience in a similar role\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices (Release 1).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHLTFSE005 Apply and monitor food safety requirements (Release 1).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHLTFSE007 Oversee the day-to day implementation of food safety in the workplace (Release1).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFood Safety Supervisor.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated knowledge of kitchen operations and management of kitchen staff.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in working to a set budget\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to provide a high standard of customer service\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvailability to work weekends and weekdays.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in the preparation and presentation of food for large groups.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat we offer:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork Life Balance\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot for profit Salary Packaging benefit up to $15,900 and Meals Card up to $2,700.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployee Assistance Program alongside awards and recognition\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRange of other benefits and discounts.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy work for us? Be part of work that truly makes a meaningful difference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65 years.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe began with a belief that older people in our community deserve care, dignity and a place to belong. Founded by neighbourhood volunteers in 1959, we continue to build on that same spirit of connection and care.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eToday, we support 20,000 Victorians through our residential aged care homes, retirement villages, home care and community services.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe proudly represent more than 70 nationalities across our workforce of more than 4,300 employees and 500 volunteers.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eAs a purpose-led organisation, we reinvest in our services to strengthen, grow and innovate, ensuring we continue to put people first, today and for generations to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate \u0026ndash; so if interested, please apply early.We do not accept applications via email.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAll successful candidates must be willing to undergo and pass a National Police Check and other relevant compliance checks.\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"2005515\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "