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.
Welcome To Winders Lodge Aged Care
Situated on the south end of the Tweed Coast in Banora Point, Bolton Clarke's Winders Lodge provides high-quality aged care in a friendly, secure and tight-knit community environment.
Banora Point Residential Aged Care | Winders Lodge | Bolton Clarke
About the Opportunity
As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for delivering fine dining cuisine and catering services which meet the specific needs of our luxury, Signature Services Homes and residents, while maintaining the Bolton Clarke Catering Policy within an approved budget.
The position is permanent, full time with a minimum of 38 hours a week with a base salary range (per our Enterprise Agreement) of $76,515 depending on experience + superannuation + salary packaging benefits
Reporting to the General Manager, you will be mainly responsible for:
* Ensuring all food service activities are completed in accordance with Food Safety Plan (FSP), Bolton Clarke Food Standards and as directed by the General Manager
* Ensuring compliance with OH&S
* Ensure that delicious, well-balanced and nutritional meals are planned, prepared and presented to meet the needs of residents, based on the Bolton Clarke Standard Menu in consultation with the General Manager
* Assisting with general food preparation, kitchen duties, stock control and continuous improvement activities
* Ensure kitchen, dining room and associated equipment and crockery are clean, meet required hygiene standards in compliance with the FSP
* Ensure purchasing and ordering of all stock and equipment is according to the Bolton Clarke preferred supplier listing and nominated ordering system
* Plan and manage the food and kitchen budget, in consultation with the General Manager
* Assist the General Manager with creating and maintaining an environment that ensures positive and cooperative working relationships
* Any other duties, as required or as directed by General Manager
About You
To be successful for this role, you must demonstrate the following:
* A current Safe Food Handling Certificate
* Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Hospitality Management (essential)
* At least 1 year previous experience as a Chef in Aged Care is essential
* Flexibility & commitment to work extra hours is required
* Knowledge of good hygiene practices
* Good communication skills
* Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
* Professional presentation
Benefits
Our culture is both supportive and collaborative, where you can make your role your own. In return you'll get:
* A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career
* Salary packaging options and tax benefits
* A range of employee discounts and benefits
* Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
* Mental Health Programs (EAP)
* Seasonal Flu Vaccination
Please note: Our recruitment process involves the completion of a national police check and or a NDIS Workers Check.