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remote type : Onsite

locations : Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

time type : Full time

posted on : Posted Today

time left to apply : End Date: June 27, 2026 (28 days left to apply)

job requisition id : JR001113

Bolton Clarke Groupone of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

The Role

In this leadership role, you will oversee all aspects of food service, ensuring meals are prepared and delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with our Lifestyle approach. You’ll manage daily kitchen operations, lead and mentor staff, and ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and aged care standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure compliance with Food Safety and Aged Care Nutrition & Hydration standards

• Prepare nutritious meals, including special diets, aligned with resident needs and care plans

• Manage stock, ordering, food storage and kitchen budgets

• Supervise, roster, train and mentor staff

• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and champion OHS&E standards

• Engage with residents and staff to deliver exceptional service and continuous improvement

To be Successful

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience)

• Food Handling & Hygiene certification (essential)

• Experience in aged care, hospital, or commercial catering

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Ability to prioritise, work independently, and support a team

• Complete a National Police Check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencement

About this location:

Come and join our team at our beautiful Coastal Waters Aged Care Residential Home, located near the picturesque shores of beautiful Jervis Bay, Coastal Waters provides high-quality aged care in a friendly, secure and comfortable residential environment.

Why Work For Bolton Clarke:

Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs

• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
• Private health insurance and gym discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Apply Now: Our application process takes 10 minutes to apply, please follow the below link to start your application.

Our commitment to diversity: At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.

Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.

If you have any further queries, please contact Rosie Rose ([email protected])