You can help bring our villages to life!  

Our brand-new village in Cranbourne North is preparing to open the doors to its brand-new cafe and care centre – an exciting addition that will soon become the heart of our growing community. With its beautiful location this new space will be the jewel in our crown – and we’re searching for a skilled and creative Chef to bring bold flavours and fresh ideas to life.

We’re looking for a dedicated Chef to join our team at Cranbourne North Village. This is more than just a kitchen job — it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful, where every meal you prepare brings joy, comfort, and nourishment to the lives of our residents.

As a Chef, you are not only responsible for resident production meals but delivering the vibrant café menu and varied cabinet assortment to entice guests and visitors and catering to a range of diets.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking set meals that are delivered to residents that can’t come to the café
• Cooking short orders for your cafe customers
• Assisting with creating a beautiful café specials menu 
• Complying with the approved Food Control Plan
• Providing support and guidance to the kitchen team regarding food preperation techniques

Alongside your day to day you can demonstrate your creative culinary flair catering our village fine dining and themed events.

Shifts will run from 10:30am–6:30pm, with 7‑day coverage required from Monday to Sunday. We will be recruiting two team members to cover these shifts. Ideally, you’ll be available to work at least one weekend day.

This role will commence on the 16th March 2026 and will start with 2-3 week of full-time training, Monday - Friday. 

You will be an experienced and passionate Chef who loves to put people at the heart of their food. You will be used to a fast-paced kitchen where you will be preparing set meals as well as café orders. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, loves bringing people together over food, and enjoys going the extra mile for their customers.

To be successful you will bring:

• A professional cookery qualification (Level 3 or higher)
•  Experience working as a Chef preferably in an aged care or residential/retirement village setting
• Sound understanding of Food Safety Standards
• A team player who loves passing on their culinary knowledge to their colleagues

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Annual Employee Share Scheme
• Long service and birthday leave
• Employee Assistant Programme for you and your family
• A supportive team culture where you’re truly valued
• Career development opportunities across aged care, hospitality, wellness and more

​​​​​​​Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 10th February. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!