Chef

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Italian Chef to join our Italian aged care kitchen team. This is a rewarding opportunity for a chef who enjoys preparing nutritious, wholesome and delicious meals while creating familiar flavours and memorable dining experiences for our residents.

You will be responsible for preparing high-quality Italian-inspired meals while catering to individual dietary requirements, texture-modified diets and the nutritional needs of older adults.

What you'll be doing

• Prepare fresh, nutritious and delicious Italian and Mediterranean-style meals.
• Develop menus that are varied, seasonal and appealing to residents.
• Cater for special dietary requirements, allergies and texture-modified meals.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene.
• Follow food safety, HACCP and aged care food service requirements.
• Work closely with the kitchen and care teams to meet residents' nutritional needs.
• Monitor food preparation, portion control and kitchen cleanliness.
• Create meals that provide a sense of comfort, familiarity and home-style cooking.

What we're looking for

• Has proven experience as a Chef, preferably in aged care, healthcare, hospitality or institutional catering.
• Has strong Italian cooking skills and a passion for authentic flavours.
• Understands the importance of nutrition and dietary requirements for older people.
• Has excellent food preparation and organisational skills.
• Is reliable, positive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Has knowledge of Australian food safety standards.
• Holds relevant food safety qualifications and a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.

Why Join Us?

• Make a genuine difference to the daily lives of our residents.
• Work in a supportive and friendly kitchen environment.
• Enjoy the opportunity to showcase your Italian culinary skills.
• Stable employment and opportunities for professional development.
• Be part of a team that values quality, dignity and resident wellbeing.

If you are a passionate Italian Chef who takes pride in cooking great food and would love to make a difference in aged care, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now

If you are a skilled Chef ready to make an impact with Villa Del Sole, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for our team.