Chef

About Fronditha Care

Fronditha Care is an award-winning not-for-profit aged care provider, specialising in providing culturally sensitive aged care for people of all backgrounds since 1977. We provide a wide range of aged care services and programs to support elders and their families.

Through our core values of Respect, Do Right, Bring Joy and Inspire Better, we deliver a Bounty of Care that provides for the cultural, spiritual and health needs the elders in our care. More than 1000 people choose to work at Fronditha Care, caring for elders across our 5 residential facilities in Melbourne and Newcastle, in their homes and in the community, across metropolitan Melbourne.

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Chef to take ownership of kitchen operations within a residential aged care setting in Clayton. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading a team while creating meals that are meaningful, nutritious, and tailored to a diverse community.

You'll play a central role in shaping the dining experience for residents, ensuring every meal supports wellbeing, comfort, and cultural preferences.

What you'll be responsible for

• Designing and preparing meals that cater to varied dietary needs, cultural backgrounds, and personal tastes
• Leading daily kitchen operations and guiding a small, dedicated team
• Planning menus, refining recipes, and managing food costs effectively
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and infection control
• Ordering supplies and managing stock levels to ensure smooth service
• Keeping kitchen spaces clean, compliant, and audit-ready
• Monitoring meal quality and presentation to enhance resident satisfaction
• Acting on feedback to continuously improve food services

What you'll bring

• Proven experience as a Chef, ideally in healthcare, aged care, or high-volume environments
• Minimum 1-2 years of chef experience in a professional kitchen environment
• Experience preparing and cooking Greek cuisine
• Confidence leading and supporting a team in a busy kitchen
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and compliance requirements
• Ability to balance quality, efficiency, and cost control
• A genuine interest in preparing meals that respect cultural diversity
• Solid organisational and communication skills

What success looks like

• Consistently delivering meals that residents enjoy and look forward to
• Running a well-organised, efficient kitchen with minimal waste
• Maintaining full compliance with safety and regulatory expectations
• Building a positive team culture and reliable daily service
• Creating a welcoming dining experience that supports resident wellbeing

Why choose Fronditha Care?

Fronditha Care is driven by our ethos of providing a Bounty of Care that extends to our clients and employees. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace that sets our people up for success and helps them grow in the workplace and in life.

Our benefits

• Above award pay with annual pay increases under respective Enterprise Agreements.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum of pre-tax income.
• Meal and entertainment benefits up to $2,650 per annum.
• Benefits available through Fronditha Care’s superannuation partner.
• Gender neutral paid parental leave of 6 weeks.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Enhanced leave entitlements for employees covered by respective Enterprise Agreements.
• Learning and development, career pathway opportunities, communities of practice and other learning programs.
• Access to our health and wellbeing program including EAP support for personal and professional assistance.

Why this role matters

Food plays a vital role in quality of life. In this position, you'll go beyond cooking—you'll help create daily moments of comfort, familiarity, and connection for people in your care.