Chefs / Cooks

Hestercanterbury; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Aged Care Provider in Canterbury is looking for Permanent Full-Time Chefs and Cooks. You will prepare high-quality meals, ensure food safety, and contribute to the wellbeing of residents. Ideal candidates will possess a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and at least 2 years of kitchen experience. This role offers a supportive environment with professional development opportunities and generous employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous Not-for-Profit salary packaging

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free onsite parking

Recognition and Reward program

Quarterly social functions

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of real kitchen experience required.
• Experience in Aged Care is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Showcase experience across multiple cuisines.
• Maintain exceptional food safety and hygiene standards.
• Minimise food waste and support sustainable practices.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety and hygiene

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Creativity in menu planning

Passion for hospitality

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Residential Aged Care - Faversham House | Hospitality - Aged Care - Chef and Cook

Do you love creating meals that bring comfort and brightensomeone’s day? If food is your craft and care is at the heartof what you do, this is your opportunity to make a meaningfulimpact. In this rewarding role, your culinary skills will directlyenhance the wellbeing and daily lives of our residents andclients.

We are seeking Permanent Full-Time Chefs andCooks to join our Hospitality team, delivering high-quality meals across our Residential and Meals onWheels service.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Prepare and deliver high-quality, nutritious mealsyou’d be proud to serve your own family.
• Showcase your experience across multiple cuisines, bringingvariety and creativity to every menu
• Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene, and compliancestandards
• Minimise food waste and support sustainable kitchenpractices
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchenenvironment
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for hospitality and awillingness to learn within the Aged Care sector

Hours of Work:

• Permanent Full Time
• Monday to Sunday: 7am – 3pm and 9:30am –5:30pm
• Occasional shifts may be required to cover staff leave andspecial functions
• Permanent Part Time and Casual available

Locations:

• Ashburton and Canterbury

Salary and Benefits

• Access to Generous Not-for-Profit salarypackaging – package up to $15,900 per year, plusadditional Meals & Entertainment benefits
• Ongoing training and professional developmentopportunities
• Access to our Employee Assist Program (EAP)
• Free onsite parking
• Access to our amazing Recognition and Reward program
• Quarterly social functions
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Current Police Check
• The right to work in Australia
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (minimum)
• At least 2 year of real kitchen experience
• Aged Care experienced preferred – though notessential

Why Work With BASScare?

BASScare has supported older adults in Boroondara for nearly 70years. We offer a unique blend of aged care including residentialcare and retirement living, dementia services, community services,and home-based care. Our team is proud to deliver high-qualityservices that promote independence, inclusion, and dignity.

How to apply

Attach your resume and your covering letter stating why you area perfect fit for this position.

BASScare would like to thank you for taking the time to submityour application.