Chef

Hospitality work without the hospitality hours – get your life back while remaining creative with food!

Imagine a career filled with purpose and possibility, using your culinary skills, experience and qualifications to prepare appealing menus for a diverse clientele.

Forget working split shifts and late evenings, this position offers regular daytime working hours giving you a healthy work life balance and job continuity. 

We are looking for part time Chefs (60 hours and 40 hours per fortnight) in a relieving capacity to work across all of our metropolitan and regional sites including Mt Gambier, Murray Bridge and Port Elliot.  A travel allowance is provided, and you must hold a current hold a driver's licence and have access to a motor vehicle.  This is a great opportunity to join our growing team and make a difference contributing to the enjoyment of everyday life for older people!

About Resthaven:

Resthaven was established in 1935 and is one of a select few providers to offer the full range of aged care services. Proudly South Australian, Resthaven is a financially independent, not-for-profit charity associated with the Uniting Church in Australia. Find meaningful connections and work with purpose as you are supported to develop in your role.

 Our benefits:

Resthaven offers a supportive and richly diverse and inclusive community where everyone's uniqueness is valued. As part of the Resthaven team you will have access to:

• Attractive salary and working conditions.
• Travel allowance.
• Access to salary packaging to increase your take home pay and other discounts via our provider.
• Four free Physiotherapy Treatments per financial year
• Access to professional development fund to continue your learning.
• EAP program and support for you and your family
• Flexible and supportive team environment

 Essential criteria include: 

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) qualification.
• Food Safety Supervisor certificate.
• Ability to communicate effectively with older people.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation.
• Flexibility to travel to all Residential sites as required and with prior notice, including Mt Gambier, Port Elliot and Murray Bridge.  
• Driver’s licence and motor vehicle. 

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday, 6th May 2025

Please apply online, for enquiries, please contact Kelli Witt, Recruitment Business Partner - kelli.witt@resthaven.asn.au

If you live our values of trust, dignity and choice, open the door to a meaningful career with Resthaven.