At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4800 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provides a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website – www.unitingagewell.org
Why choose Uniting AgeWell – Kings Meadows
* Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
* Above award hourly rates
* Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
* Annual Leave loading
* Career pathways, education and training opportunities
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
* Enhanced Parental Leave options
* Location options – move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
* Not-for-profit,values-based organisation
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate Chef to join the team at Uniting AgeWell Kings Meadows. The focus of this role is to provide high quality, nutritious meals and exceptional service to our residents to enhance their daily lives. This includes:
* Planning, ordering and preparing meals in a way that will enhance the resident's dining experience, in line with all specialised diets, including supplements and texture-modified foods
* Ensuring a high level of compliance with all food safety guidelines and HACCP procedures
This is a Part Time role working 45 hours per fortnight
* Week One – Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9:30am – 5:30pm
* Week Two – Friday and Saturday 9:30am – 5:30pm
About you
This is the place for you if you have:
* Hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
* Experience in a Residential Aged Care kitchen environment (ordering, budgeting and rostering).
* Experience working with specialised diets, including supplements and texture-modified foods.
* Full knowledge of HACCP and food safety legislation.
* Thriving in a team and also appreciating one-to-one interactions.
* Committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust).
Essentials for working in Aged Care
* A current Working With Vulnerable People card
* Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
* Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS clearance
Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
You can access the position description here: Chef PD.pdf
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at ***********@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
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