About The Role And Where You Will Be Working
This is a full‐time position working Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, based at Southern Cross East Fremantle residential care facility, catering for up to 83 residents.
The Head Chef's major responsibility is to prepare, cook, and serve nourishing and appealing in‐house meals and drinks for residents (whether the meals are full, soft, fluid or therapeutic diets) which are consistent with the organisation's menu and the food service budget. The chef works collaboratively with staff to optimise the dining experience of residents.
Responsibilities
* Manage all activities associated with catering service including directing and organising kitchen staff and food preparation and assisting staff who serve meals.
* Manage stock control, food ordering, and receipt of food storage and food storage/rotation.
* Ensure all kitchen and serving services staff comply with policies and procedures in relation to safe food handling.
* Assist management in resolving complaints in relation to food service.
Qualifications and Experience
* Certificate IV in Commercial Cooking.
* Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
* Prior experience in commercial cooking services – aged care.
* Understanding of specific dietary requirements.
* Knowledge of safe handling & storage of chemicals.
* Great interpersonal skills.
Benefits
* Not-for-profit salary packaging options up to $18,550 p.a., plus optional $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
* Corporate Health Insurance with HBF.
* Free employee assistance programme.
* Diverse range of services allowing professional development and growth.
* Paid Parental Leave.
* Annual leave starting at 4 weeks (full time).
* Carers / personal leave.
* Service Awards for long‐standing employees.
* Flexible working environment.
Equal Opportunity
Southern Cross Care WA is an equal‐opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.
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