* Location - St Joseph's - Coffs Harbour
* Permanent Full Time
* Pay rate – $47.15 per hour + superannuation
* Not-for-profit employer, so pay less tax
Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare We've grown to 5,500+ employees and in 2024 we celebrated our 30th year of providing care. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.
As a member of the Leadership team, you will be managing the smooth operation of the home's commercial kitchen and dining service, enabling our residents to enjoy a variety of fresh, nutritious meals on a daily basis. The dining experience for our residents is really important, meals needs to be creatively presented and tasty.
About the Role:
* Preparing fresh and nutritious meals for residents in line with their dietary needs
* Managing all resources within the kitchen including equipment and food supplies within your approved budget
* Maintaining a hygienically clean kitchen that is fully compliant with the Aged Care quality standards
To be successful in this role you'll need
* A heart and passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
* Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
* Experience leading a team
* Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
* Basic Food safety Practices Certificate
* Good understanding of food safety practices, kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
* Understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of workplace health and safety
* An understanding of modified diets
* Ability to work independently and part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Able to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and their families
* NDIS and Police check clearance or willing to obtain
What we can offer you
* Competitive hourly pay rate
* No shift work
* Not-for-profit tax benefits
* Fitness Passport gym benefit
* Paid parental leave
* Long service leave after 5 years
* Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
* 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you decide to move
* A values based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds
We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.
Apply online now