About Rose Lodge
Rose Lodge is a reputable not-for-profit provider of residential aged carewith 103 beds and located in Wonthaggi Victoria. It is situated amongst the stunning beaches, bushland and rolling hills of the Bass Coast Shire of Gippsland. Rose Lodge is committed towards achieving a virtuous cycle of safe and quality care for its residents and a positive workplace culture for its people.
Our culture is based on a supportive team environment where people thrive and achieve their best professionally. We are an organization that embodies our core values of Community, Respect, Wellbeing, Accountability and Partnership.
An opportunity has become available at Rose Lodge for an experienced Chef who has a passion for the care of elderly residents and a desire to lead others to ensure best clinical and person-centered care.
About the role
* Contributes and assists with the efficient and effective management of the catering service including human resource management, stock control and management of the allocated budget
* Assists in overseeing the Food Safety Program and staff practices on each shift including food handling for all catering and lifestyle program staff and volunteers who handle food
* Contributes to the planning of a Winter and Summer menu in consultation with the Head Chef to ensure the menu provides for; meals and drinks that are varied and of suitable quality and quantity, cultural and spiritual needs, enjoyment of food and special occasions
* Ensures system are followed to provides residents with a daily choice of meals
* Preparation, cooking, serving and delivery of meals according to the menu and Food Safety Program
* Ensures food is well presented to encourage residents to eat and enjoy their meals
* Maintains a dining room seating planner to assist residents to enjoy socialisation during mealtimes
* Ensures the dining room and table settings provide for an enjoyable dining experience.