Location and Type
Orange, NSW, Australia, 2800 | Full time
Organisation
The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited ("UPA") is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have "our people by our side". With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.
Our services include:
* Residential Aged Care
* Home Care Services
* Retirement Villages
Job Overview
Heads the Food Services team at Ascott Gardens, a 78‐bed aged care living facility located in Orange, overseeing Chefs, Cooks and Food Services Assistants to ensure smooth, efficient and high‐quality delivery of all food services within the facility.
Duties
* Planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of a variety of meals
* Providing meals that are nutritious, appealing and aligned with our resident's individual dietary needs, preferences and cultural requirements
* Ensuring that all food services operations comply with UPA's policies and procedures, Food Safety Programs, relevant Australian Food Standards and all other legislative and statutory requirements
* Maintain comprehensive documentation to support compliance and continuous improvement
Support and Training
We are also willing to invest in training and offer support to succeed in this role.
Qualifications
* Possession of a Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (SIT40516), or an equivalent qualification
* Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Chef or Cook Manager, preferably within an aged care or similar environment
* Completion of Food Safety Supervisor Certificate in line with NSW Food Authority requirements
* Excellent understanding of HACCP & Food Safety legislative requirements
* Demonstrated working knowledge or and experience in budget management and cost control
* Previous experience in menu planning, food ordering, stock control, food preparation and dietary/nutrition requirements of vulnerable people as per the NSW Food Act & NSW Food Authority Guidelines for Service for Vulnerable Persons
* Ability to monitor and supervise staff performance and development
* Demonstrated commitment and capacity to implement the principles associated with EEO, Infection Control, Continuous Improvement and WH&S
* Ability to develop key relationships at all levels within an organisation
* Demonstrated decision making, problem solving and conflict management skills
* Ability to attend to detail, identify problems, resolve, and escape issues and work with minimal supervision
* Solid organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work according to strict guidelines
* Good interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Desired
* Experience with therapeutic or medical diets, including dementia-specific nutrition approaches
* Training in allergen management and cross‐contamination prevention
Benefits and perks
* Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
* Access to a Wellness Program
* Employee Assistance Program
* Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
* Supportive and friendly work environment
* Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
* Workplace education and support provided
* Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need
Pre‐employment screening
* Vaccinated in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination Policy (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID‐19 vaccine and annual influenza)
* Undertake a National Criminal History Check
* Pre‐Employment Medical Assessment
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA's Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.
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