Are you an experienced Chef or Cook looking for an exciting opportunity to travel and work across Regional Australia? MyCare Talent is actively recruiting skilled culinary professionals for travel-based contract positions across regional locations, including specialized placements within the aged-care and healthcare sectors.
If you thrive in dynamic new environments, are comfortable traveling, and possess experience in residential aged care or healthcare catering settings, this opportunity offers competitive compensation, fully covered travel, and free accommodation.
🍳 Overview: Job Details at a Glance
✈️ Key Benefits & What You Receive
Contractors selected for travel placements with MyCare Talent receive comprehensive package incentives, including:
- 💰 Premium Remuneration: Industry-leading hourly pay rates.
- 🏠 Free Housing: Complimentary accommodation provided at assigned regional contract locations.
- ✈️ Covered Expenses: Full travel costs covered to and from placement sites.
- 🕐 Work-Life Balance: Reasonable working hours without late-night shifts typical in traditional hospitality.
- 🌏 Travel Opportunities: Ability to explore unique destinations across Regional Australia while earning.
- 🔄 Contract Continuity: Potential for contract extensions and repeat job placements across different facilities.
- 🤝 Placement Support: Dedicated recruitment, compliance, and onboarding support from the agency team.
📋 Minimum Qualification & Application Requirements
Applicants must ensure they satisfy the essential background, qualification, and compliance criteria listed below:
- Industry Experience: Minimum of 6 months' prior experience in an Australian Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or healthcare setting.
- Education (Chefs): Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.
- Safety Certification: Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (required for Chef positions).
- Mobility: Current valid Australian driver’s license and reliable personal transport.
- Clearances: Current National Police Check and valid NDIS Worker Clearance, Yellow Card, WWVP, or WWCC (as applicable by state).
- Health Protocols: Documented proof of required COVID-19 vaccinations and up-to-date annual influenza vaccination.
- Standards Knowledge: Deep understanding of workplace health and safety (WHS), food safety standards, and infection-control practices.
- Adaptability: Capability to work autonomously and quickly adapt to different kitchen and care environments.
⚠️ CRITICAL ADVISORY: Visa Sponsorship Status
No Employer Visa Sponsorship Offered
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
All candidates must already possess valid, unrestricted working rights in Australia (such as Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or valid Working Holiday / Graduate visa holders with appropriate work permissions). This vacancy cannot accept applicants who require employer visa sponsorship.
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