About the role and where you will be working:
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.
This is a full‐time position working Monday to Friday, 0630‐1436, based at Victoria Park House in Kalgoorlie, catering for up to 51 residents.
This position pays $37.65 per hour.
Responsibilities:
* Manage all activities associated with catering services, including directing and organising kitchen staff and food preparation, and assisting staff who serve meals
* Manage stock control, food ordering, receipt of food, and food storage/rotation
* Ensure all kitchen and serving staff comply with policies and procedures relating to safe food handling
* Assist management in resolving complaints related to food service
Qualifications:
* 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 and storage of chemicals
* Great interpersonal skills
Benefits:
* Not for profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits
* Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
* Free employee assistance program
* A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
* Annual leave starting at 4 weeks (full time)
* Carers / personal leave
* Service Awards for long standing employees
* Flexible working environment
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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