Catering Chef - IRT Catering
About IRT
We are a large-scale Central Production Kitchen (CPK) specialising in the preparation of nutritious, high-quality meals for aged care residents. Using a cook-chill production system, we prepare, portion, and distribute meals to multiple aged care facilities, ensuring residents receive safe, delicious, and nutritionally balanced food every day.
About the Role
We are looking for a Full Time Chef who will report to the Production Manager. This role will be working Monday to Fridays from either 6am to 230pm or 830am-5pm on a rotating roster.
You will be responsible for preparing and cooking large-volume meals in accordance with production schedules, recipes, food safety requirements, and quality standards. This role plays a vital part in delivering nutritious, consistent meals to our aged care residents.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Prepare, cook and portion meals in line with menu requirements and production schedules
- Operate large-scale commercial cooking equipment, including kettles, ovens, and blast chillers
- Ensure all food is prepared to the highest standards of quality, presentation, and taste
- Maintain strict compliance with food safety, HACCP, and workplace health and safety requirements
- Conduct temperature monitoring, recording, and quality checks
- Assist with stock rotation, stock control, and minimising food waste
- Work collaboratively with kitchen and production teams to achieve daily production targets
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the kitchen
To Be Successful You Will Have
- Qualified Chef experience and hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
- Previous experience in a high-volume production kitchen, catering, healthcare, aged care, or hospitality environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet production deadlines
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, organised, and committed to producing high-quality meals
- Experience with cook-chill systems will be highly regarded
Benefits for You
- Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
- Appreciation leave - relax and take two days off on us!
- Multiple career pathways
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program
- Stable, full-time employment
- Day shifts with a structured roster
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference through the provision of quality meals
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right fit, click “Apply Now”, complete your details and submit. You can also apply via our Careers page.
For questions, contact Recruitment@irt.org.au.
Please note: we can’t accept applications or resumes by email—apply through SEEK or our Careers page.
Successful applicants will complete pre-employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.