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.
About the Home
Meadow Springs is in the vibrant coastal city of Mandurah, approximately 4km from the town centre; Meadow Springs is home to 87 Residents. Meadow Springs Residential Aged Care | Bolton Clarke
About the Opportunity
As the 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.
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)
* Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
* 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
* Evidence of COVID Vaccination
* Evidence of 2025 Flu Vaccination
Our Benefits
* A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
* Career progression and development opportunities
* Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
* Private health insurance discounts
* An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
* Free annual flu shots
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