Description and requirements

The opportunity   

Regis Kirwan has an exciting opportunity for a casual senior chef to join their team. 

At over 84 locations supported by 12,000 employees across Australia, there are endless opportunities to grow or progress your career in any way you want. Our culture of inclusion will ensure that everyone feels valued and can run at their best. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent to create a better experience for our residents, families and employees.  

 The important role you will play 

Supporting the Chef Manager with kitchen compliance including food safety, WHS and qualityStock control and orderingResident dietary managementKitchen and food cost managementProduction and delivery of high-quality mealsService excellence around all aspects of the dining experienceStrong front of house presence including communication with residents and familiesProvide leadership and guidance to the kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth operation

 What you will bring to the role  

Qualification (Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery) and/or experience working as a Cook or currently enrolledAged Care would be advantageous but not necessaryUnderstanding of special dietary needsTime management and interpersonal skillsWillingness to work as part of a broader catering team to continually improve the catering experience in our home.

  What our people love about working here  

As a team that supports older people to live life on their terms, we genuinely care - for our people, our work and the elderly. We make a big deal of recognising and supporting you, creating a culture of mutual respect, and offering more opportunities to build your career.   

We believe in the power of hearts and minds. We know how the little things make a real difference. We are a close-knit, collaborative team that values kindness and puts your wellbeing first. Our commitment to your safety shines through in our Circle of Care initiative, the winner in the Safer and Supported Workforce Awards 2024, which ensures you are physically and psychologically safe at work. We want you to feel seen, valued, and respected for who you are as an individual and the professional skills you bring to the team. We celebrate your work, support your life outside of work and consider you one of our own from the start.  

Benefits that support and reward you  

Enjoy a flexible working environment giving you better life balance and wellbeing   Lots of opportunities to realise your potential in an organisation that invests in your personal development. Be supported to grow, learn, and explore new career pathways or specialisations across Australia  Salary packaging through Maxxia Caring for your wellbeing through discounts on health insurance and gym membership, and free access to counselling, financial guidance and personal support  An Employee Referral Program, where you can get financially rewarded for recommending friends for roles at Regis  Plus, we have reward and recognition programs celebrating your hard work 

 At Regis, real impact starts with you.  

No matter your role, you can take pride in knowing you are making a real, lasting impact on people’s lives and helping to shape the future of aged care in Australia. It is work you can feel good about. #JoinRegis  

To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, including NDIS or police check (role dependent), current year flu vaccination, and certification proof.      

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