Are you passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences? Do you have a talent for managing food operations and ensuring compliance with safety standards?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cook to join our team at Port Macquarie Gardens, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality meals and exceptional dining experiences for our residents and guests.
Job Description
* Manage Food Operations: Oversee ordering, inventory, and stock control to ensure timely receipt and maintain kitchen budget within approved limits.
* Deliver Quality Meals: Prepare and serve high-standard meals that meet resident expectations while minimising waste.
* Maintain Compliance: Develop menus, uphold food safety standards, and act as the site's Food Safety Supervisor.
* Ensure Cleanliness: Clean and sanitise kitchen, dining areas, equipment, and community building facilities to required standards.
* Monitor Safety & Quality: Verify critical temperature limits for food storage and service, ensuring compliance and resident satisfaction.
Key Requirements
* Built strong relationships – Actively foster positive, professional connections with colleagues and residents while maintaining confidentiality.
* Show genuine care and empathy – Communicate with residents respectfully and compassionately, ensuring their needs are met while upholding professional standards.
* Maintain clear boundaries – Keep internal matters confidential and refer all non-catering resident or external inquiries to colleagues for consistent service quality.
* Collaborate effectively – Work as a proactive team player, treating colleagues with respect, contributing ideas for improvement, and supporting a positive team environment.
* Prioritise safety and compliance – Follow WHS policies, complete required training, handle chemicals safely, and adhere to food safety standards and accreditation requirements.
Benefits
* Staff discounts on holiday parks, with savings that can go beyond 50%
* Employee referral rewards, employee of the month, and employee of the year recognition programs
* Flexible work schedules to suit your lifestyle
* Retailer discounts
About Us
We're a leading Australian property group that owns, operates, and develops a fast-growing portfolio of lifestyle communities and holiday parks across key urban and coastal markets.
We employ over **** people across 120 parks and communities, with offices in the three eastern seaboard states.
We're committed to creating communities where our residents and visitors can truly belong.
Skillset
We're looking for someone who is:
Talented - has culinary expertise and experience in food management
Adaptable - able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
Reliable - committed to delivering exceptional customer service
Flexible - available to work varying shifts including evenings and weekends
A team player - collaborative and willing to support colleagues
Able to communicate effectively - able to communicate clearly and respectfully with residents, colleagues and stakeholders
A problem solver - able to think critically and come up with solutions to problems
What We Offer
* A competitive salary package
* Extensive training and development opportunities
* Career progression opportunities
* Generous reward and recognition programs
* A dynamic and supportive work environment
* The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents
Contact Information
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your application via our website.
We look forward to hearing from you!