Chef

$30.39 - $33.93 p.h. + Salary pckg + super You are searching for a role that balances your passion for great food with time for a life away from work. We recognise your reservations about working as a Chef in aged care, but we want you to bring your creativity to our residents who value and place real importance on great food and great dining experiences. You have the experience and the ideas, so we will support you with the autonomy to run your own kitchen but working stable shifts. You now have the chance to swap the challenges of an aggressive commercial kitchen for the challenges of exploring and applying dietary considerations as you craft great food. We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect. We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Grafton, in the Northern Rivers region, on a Permanent Part-time basis working 72 hours per fortnight. To be considered for this role you will be required to hold a relevant qualification. What we offer At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around 'Five Pillars - mind, body, financial, social and career. Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body (Permanent employees) 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave) Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years 12 weeks paid Parental Leave Up to 5 days paid Fertility Leave Up to 3 days paid Community Service Leave each year Up to 4 days paid Compassionate Leave Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support Work/life balance . No late nights or unpredictable hours Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay . Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how: Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc. Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc. Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport. Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners. Quarterly gifts , including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time. Access to retail benefits and perks , including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more Employee Referral Program . Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star. Learning, learning, learning . Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey Get recognised for your great work Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more. Recognition for successfully completing your probation period. Locations across NSW and QLD . If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes How to Apply To apply for this position, please submit a copy of your resume addressing the above criteria. To find out more about this position and the benefits of a career at Whiddon then visit our website Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check. About Whiddon Whiddon has been providing exceptional care to older Australians across regional, rural and remote NSW and QLD for more than 70 years. From our philanthropic beginnings, we have grown into a large not-for-profit organisation with more than 2,300 customers and over 2,000 people. We’re an award‑winning aged care provider with residential care, community care and retirement villages across New South Wales and Queensland. Whiddon is passionate about enriching lives and keeping older people connected to what matters most to them in life. We invest back into our people, our communities and services, and we partner with academics and universities that are developing the latest thinking, innovation, programs and training around quality of life and ageing. Our dedicated and compassionate carers focus on supporting and respecting the wishes and choices of our residents and their families to promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing. Our strong presence in regional, rural and remote NSW and QLD sets us at the heart of our local communities, both as an employer and aged care provider. We actively promote and maintain a proud sense of community – wherever we are, everyone matters. #J-18808-Ljbffr