We are seeking an experienced and professional Chef / Cook to join our team at an Aged Care facility in Chirnside Park.
This is a hands-on position requiring you to cook home-style comfort food in a fast paced kitchen for our valued elderly residents.
We are able to provide you with a great work/life balance with straight day shifts from 9.00am to 6.00pm.
Overall Purpose of the Position
· To efficiently manage the kitchen, maintaining consistently high standards of service and exceeding customer expectations at all times
Position Responsibilities
· To be responsible for the day to day operation of the kitchen, including overseeing and preparing all meals with a key focus on consistency and quality
· To adhere to all special dietary requirements including vegetarian, allergies/intolerances, supplements and texture modified diets.
· To perform all food handling tasks in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Food Safety Program
· To manage and supervise catering staff and ensure they perform their tasks in accordance with the our Food Hygiene Standard and Food Safety Program
· To ensure that all Food Safety Program monitoring records are accurately completed, maintained and current
· To assist with all food purchases, stock ordering and stocktakes
· To assist with rostering of all catering staff
Roster
· Full Time: 5 days per week - Sunday to Thursday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
Essential Criteria
· Previous experience in a similar kitchen management role
· Excellent written and verbal communication ability
· Strong organisational and planning skills
· High level attention to detail
· Effective time management and prioritisation skills
· Current National Police Check (less than 3 years old)
· Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination*
*All residential aged care workers are required to provide their employer with evidence of their Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination or authorised exemption.
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