Head Chef

At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.

Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 94 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

Estia Health Glen Waverley is a welcoming and light-filled home offering care to the east Melbourne community. Located on a quiet residential street, the home backs on to Bogong Reserve and is close to local shops and buses, a short drive to the train station.

About the Role

Estia Health Glen Waverley is seeking an experienced Chef to join the team as the Head Chef on a Permanent Full-Time basis (Mon - Fri).

In this busy, diverse and challenging role you will deliver exceptional service to our residents to ensuring their meal experience is to the highest standard.

As Chef you’ll

• Join a passionate team of food creators striving to deliver excellence in food nutrition catering to individual and diverse needs

• Take pride in creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents can look forward to enjoying a meal in the company of others

• Make a rewarding contribution by creating nutritious and healthy meals that bring delight to our residents

You’ll be a real team player who

• Brings their passion for creating nutritious, healthy and delicious food to create meal experiences that enrich the lives of our residents

• Takes great pride in preparing and delivering appropriately nutritious food to the highest quality and service standards in line with Estia Health guidelines

• Uses their attention to food handling and hygiene standards and the ability to ensure menus can cater to diverse individual needs

• Trains and mentors, their kitchen team to the expected standards.

Benefits available

• Discounted gym memberships at Goodlife and Fitness First

• Retail savings with the Blue Light Card

• Discounted car hire

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

• Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health

• Novated leasing for vehicles

• Workplace banking support

• ACN membership discounts for nurses

• Discounted health insurance with nib health

• Discounted JB HiFi

As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centred aged care and services. If this is you, Apply now!

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided.

Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination. If you are interested in a role, please ensure you apply online, as we do not accept emailed resumes.