* Permanent Full Time Opportunity
* Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
* Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
* Sponsorship and Relocation incentive
* Pay rate is dependent on Enterprise Agreement and experience -$35.86 -$38.74
About the role
The position of Chef is responsible for planning and the preparation of meals. This role will also ensure that food is prepared and presented in accordance with the relevant guidelines and legislation to provide a quality service that meets our resident's needs.
Working in a safe and efficient manner, the primary purpose of this position is to provide catering services to residents and leadership to staff ensuring a high quality of lifestyle for our residents, compliance with legislation and a continuation of our high standards.
The Chef is responsible for quality and output of meals and food services to create unique and interesting dining experience as well as safety and training of kitchen staff, regarding their work functions, hygiene and good relations.
Additionally, the Chef will have a pro-active approach to safety and ensure full utilisation of all the safety equipment and procedures provided by Calvary.
About you
* Knowledge of nutritional requirements
* Ability to plan menus to meet standards e.g. Food Act and Occupational Health and Safety
* Ability to order food to meet requirements of menu cycle and keep within budged
* Understanding of infection control and safety principles
* Good communication skills and understanding of the needs of elderly people
* Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment, e.g. stoves, ovens ect.
* Completion of HACCP Food Safety Program (or willingness to obtain)
* TAFE Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or Certificate 111 in Food Studies (or working towards)
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
* NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
* Paid parental leave
* Training, development pathways and career opportunities
* Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
* As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
* You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role