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United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together, we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.\nYour Opportunity\nMission Australia supports vulnerable older Australians to age with dignity, safety and care. Our 60-bed residential aged care facility provides essential care and support to older people in our community, including those who may be at risk of homelessness.\nWe are looking for a passionate and experienced Chef to join our residential aged care team. In this rewarding role, you’ll create nutritious, high-quality meals that contribute to the health, wellbeing and everyday experience of our residents. You’ll oversee catering services, food safety and day-to-day kitchen operations, while providing guidance and support to a small team.\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Chef who takes pride in their work and wants to use their skills to make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians.\nYour key responsibilities will be to:\nPlan, prepare and deliver nutritious meals in line with NSW Health, NSW Food Authority, accreditation standards and budget requirements\nManage menu planning, food ordering, stock control and kitchen equipment inventory\nMonitor food costs, maintain accurate documentation and comply with food safety requirements\nOversee the safe handling, storage and disposal of food, chemicals and equipment\nActively contribute to CQI, WHS and HACCP meetings and initiatives\nIdentify risks, report incidents and recommend opportunities for improvement\nSupervise, support and train kitchen staff to maintain high standards\nFoster open communication, teamwork and continuous learning\nMaintain the security and safety of the kitchen environment and promptly report concerns\nRequirements for Success\nFormal qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent catering experience, with aged care or health sector experience highly regarded\nStrong knowledge of food safety programs, HACCP and WHS practices\nUnderstanding of Vulnerable Persons Food Safety requirements.\nDemonstrated ability to plan menus, manage budgets and prepare meals for people with varied dietary requirements\nExperience supervising and supporting a small team\nExcellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills\nCommitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality service\nYearly flu vaccination and COVID vaccination (recommended but not essential)\nBefore starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, referee checks and work right checks.\nYour benefits\nRewarding work where you can make a real difference every day\nNot-for-profit salary packaging, helping reduce your taxable income through AccessPay\nFree external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support\nVolunteering opportunities\nExtra leave, including an additional public holiday, an additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave\nOur culture\nOur innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.\nWe prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.\nWe are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you are welcome at Mission Australia.\nIf you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email  or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.\nWe strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact .\nHow to apply\nClick ‘Apply’ and send your application today!\nAs a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.\nApplications are shortlisted as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered. 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