Full Time Chef

Job Overview

Job Description

Mornington House - Assisted Living
Supported Residential Services (SRS)
79 Bentons Road, Mornington, VIC 3931

Full Time Chef
$80,000 - $85,000 + Superannuation

To deliver a consistent dining experience that ensures our residents are satisfied with their meal experience and that our meals meet varying nutrition requirement of residents.

Duties and Responsibility
• Menu design ensuring the dishes are in line with the dietary needs of residents.
• Developing creative menus and recipes to provide a balanced and nutritious diet for residents and help minimize wastage.
• Estimating and budgeting for supplies and other required resources in the kitchen.
• Ordering required food and other inputs to ensure sufficient supply is available at all times.
• Maintaining the highest standards for consistency, quality, meal delivery, presentation and service.
• Cooking and preparing meals to agreed standards.
• When necessary, demonstrating cooking techniques to cooks and any other kitchen staff in line with paleo, gluten free, vegan and health related dietary requirements.
• Effectively leading and mentoring the junior members of the kitchen team to ensure the team has the relevant skills to deliver exceptional service.
• Monitoring dish preparation at all times.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety throughout all kitchen areas at all times.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with legislation including HACCP requirements and established business policies and procedures.
• Setting appropriate budgets in accordance with agreed parameters.
• Estimate food purchasing requirements to optimize profitability while ensuring we can cater to varying demands necessary.
• Ensuring the purchases of seasonal ingredients at optimal pricing and from local suppliers where possible.
• Minimizing food costs, waste and theft.
• Assisting to create a harmonious work environment amongst all staff.
• Ensuring all aspects of work, health and safety and operational procedures are followed at all times, including for suppliers.
• Managing OHS risks and keeping accurate records of all OHS matters.
• Other key performance indicators will be set from time to time as agreed, considering management and business objectives.

Required Skills
• Trade qualified to Diploma in Cookery or higher.
• Experience in menu planning and costing.
• Previous experience of at least 1-2 years as a Chef.
• A passion for producing consistent high-quality meals.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in all basic techniques and styles.
• A strong background in utilising fresh local ingredients.
• Knowledge of all food safety standards.
• A good understanding of all financials running a kitchen.
• A professional attitude in the kitchen at all times.
• A love and passion for developing great nutritious food.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Creative eye for detail and 'can do' attitude.
• A team player.

Applications open on 22 Oct 2026 and close on 21 November 2026.

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