Job Position
Head Chef – Victoria Park House, Kalgoorlie
Full time, Monday to Friday, 0630–1436. Pays up to $74,823.41 per annum.
About The Role
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.
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.
* Diverse range of services allowing professional development and growth.
* Paid parental leave.
* Annual leave starting at 4 weeks (full time).
* Carers/personal leave.
* Service awards for long‐standing employees.
* Flexible working environment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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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