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Casual Chef | Bupa Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay, Australia

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Posted 10/03/2026 Job Number 59996 Work type Casual - Full Time Posting End Date 10/04/2026

Are you a passionate Master Chef ready for your next opportunity?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Discover the delightful Bupa Runaway Bay, a modern care home surrounded by beautiful nature reserves and parklands, close to the Gold Coast beaches and just an hour from Brisbane’s CBD.

About the Role 

As a Chef at our care home, you will provide well-presented and nutritious meals in a home like environment. Your passion for food along with your person-first approach will make a real difference to the life of our residents.

This is a Casual role. No sponsorships available.

The Benefits 

  • 5-x free telehealth GP appointments through Blua (our digital health platform) for you or your immediate family.
  • VIVA Happier & Healthier - our employee wellbeing program - live healthier and happier – see more about Why we work at Bupa; We’ve got your back. We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally, so they can be the best support for our customers. If our customers deserve outstanding healthcare, then so do you. 
  • Career development; You’ll have a real say in shaping the future direction of the business and your own career because we believe that when you grow, Bupa grows. 
  • Access to leading training and professional development - supported by our quality education team and expert clinicians with a commitment to clinical excellence 
  • Comprehensive induction and buddy program - we set you up for success from the outset and ease you into your new role with support 
  • Be recognised and rewarded - Bupa Love Reward & Recognition Program ensures that the gratitude of our residents and their families is passed on to staff who deserve it 

Duties

  • Management of all food preparation and cooking activities
  • Liaise with residents, families, and the care team to ensure residents’ dietary, individual and cultural needs are met
  • Ensure the efficient functioning of kitchen and catering services
  • Lead, coach and develop catering/kitchen staff
  • Implement and maintain all infection control and food safety procedures
  • Perform administrative duties related to the kitchen operation

Skills and Experience

  • Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is essential
  • Previous experience gained in a similar role ideally within the aged care industry
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Highly developed organisation and time management skills
  • The ability to solve problems independently
  • An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes

How to Apply
Click Apply to be taken to our online application process. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete pre-employment checks.
To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website:
https://careers.bupa.com.au

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.

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