- Full time permanent role at Coastal Waters Aged Care by Jervis Bay
- Attractive NFP salary packaging & tax benefits + Range of employee benefits
- Join one of Australia's largest aged care providers
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. We are committed to enriching the lives of people by providing care with compassion, respect and integrity to promote the health, independence and social interaction of seniors. With registered nurses and care staff at our homes 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
About Coastal Waters Aged Care
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.
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 Allity Catering Policy within an approved budget.
The Head Chef is a member of the leadership team of the Home, contributing to and supporting the strategic direction and KPI's of the Home. This role will require you to work on a full-time, Monday to Friday.
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), Allity Food Standards and as directed by the GM.
- Ensuring compliance with OH&S.
- Deliver fine dining-level quality experiences at all meal periods, breaks and events using fresh and in season ingredients, cooked fresh with sophisticated plating.
- Ensure that delicious, well-balanced and nutritional meals are planned, prepared and presented to meet the needs of residents and based on the Allity Signature Menu in consultation with the General Manager and Corporate Executive Chef
- Ability to train and develop staff to deliver high-end product and plating
- Responsibility for rostering to budget, managing staff, staff leave and disciplinary matters, with guidance from GM
- 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 Allity 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 GM. About You
To be successful for this role, you must demonstrate the following :
- Certificate or IV in Commercial Cookery (essential)
- Previous experience as a Chef in aged care essential.
- Flexibility & commitment to work extra hours is required.
- Knowledge of good hygiene practices
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
- Professional presentation
Please Note : Successful applicants must complete a National Police Check and / or NDIS Worker Check 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 & tax benefits up to $15,900 tax free & additional $2,650 entertainment
- A range of employee discounts and benefits.
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities.
- Mental Health Programs (EAP). Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents' individual needs. Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance.
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