Chef - New Residential Aged Care is Maddington

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of Aged Care, family, community, early learning, and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.
About the role
Want to work at a brand new, incredible facility with an awesome team of residents and staff? Then look no further! A fantastic opportunity is available for a Chef to join MercyCare in Maddington on permanent Full-time basis.
Our new state of the art Maddington home is due to open in the first half of 2024. This 108-bed home has exceptional facilities with all new equipment. Chef will be focusing on providing various and nutritious meals to our residents which aligns with their care plans. This role will be working with the team focusing on safe food principles and promoting wellbeing.
About you
You will be caring, driven to make a difference, and looking to join team which is making a difference every day in people’s life.

• Minimum Cert III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent, Cert IV preferable
• Demonstrated experience cooking for 50-100 residents in a Residential Aged Care setting or similar
• Sound knowledge of Food Standards Australia New Zealand
• Sound knowledge of dietary nutrition requirements
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and participation as an active member of a team
• Good time management and documentation skills
• Infection Prevention Control Certificate
• Food safety supervisor certificate
• Evidence of Covid and Influenza Vaccination (preferable)
• National Police Clearance (obtained within the last 6 months)

What we offer
You’ll join an inclusive, diverse and values driven organisation based in Western Australian that authentically cares about their people, providing opportunity to learn, grown and develop. You’ll also receive:

• Competitive salary with Not-for-Profit packaging options up to $18,000!
• Flexible shift pattern to suit your work & life balance
• Employee Benefits & discounts (including Childcare for your own little ones)
• Options to purchase additional leave for that extra-long get-away
• Supportive work environment to enjoy coming to work
• Professional development and training for your career growth
• Employee Assistance Program

To Apply
Click “Apply Now” to visit our website and apply. Applications close on 14 of February 2024 but apply soon as we will progress recruitment as soon as we hear from you!
At MercyCare, every person matters.
With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Catholic Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values – respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and the vulnerable. We invite applications from people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, gender and sexuality.