Permanent Full-time position based Wagga Wagga
Great hours - Monday to Friday 6.30am to 3pm
Excellent job security with an industry leading NFP
Key Benefits:
As a registered not for profit organisation, you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and fitness passport
Access to in-house and online training programs
Supportive, positive team environment
Real opportunities for career growth
About the role
Nestled in the peaceful and scenic bushland of Wagga Wagga, Caloola Centre provides quality, specialist support to a well-loved community on beautifully landscaped gardens neaby to the shops, clubs, and church.
Reporting to the Residential Manager, you will lead and manage staff and resources efficiently to deliver the highest quality and safety in food services.
Mealtimes are very important to residents, often a time they look forward to so continuous improvement in the meals we offer is vital. You will need to speak directly to our residents, gaining their feedback and making adjustments.
Your creativity with food and expertise in dining environments make this a unique opportunity to enrich the lives of our 80 residents.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Overseeing commercial cooking operations & staff supervision
Oversee stock for HELF residents
Ordering, invoicing & auditing
Stock control, preparing menus, adhering to the budget
Ensuring high quality presentation of all meals to residents
Mid-High quantity cooking (80 clients) as required for leave cover
Assist roster clerk with roster at times
Oversee the cafe in ordering, invoices and auditing
Assist with special event lunches and happy hours throughout the year
Work with a 4-week rotating menu
Attend 1-month residents food focus meeting
Teamwork with Leisure and Lifestyle team for food-based activities
General administrative responsibilities to support day‑to‑day operations.
About you
The ideal candidate will have:
At least 5 years' Chef experience post completion of apprenticeship in a large catering or multi-outlet environment
A Qualification in Commercial Cookery ,Certificate III of Proficiency, or other recognised certification such as armed forces qualifications.
Demonstrated application of knowledge of HACCP, FSANZ and NSW Food Authority standards and principles.
Sound competence and experience in the management of high quality food services, e.g. fine dining restaurant or similar
Sound experience in kitchen management, effective staff leadership, staff development, financial control, and customer service
Sound knowledge and experience in the preparation of menus in accordance with dietary requirements
Demonstrated ability utilising effective oral and written communications skills.
About Us:
We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be - with people right at the centre.
We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life transforming care, create a career you'll love, and join a team who make a difference.
If you would like to be considered for this role, please click ''Apply'' and attach your resume.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.
Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system.
BaptistCare - Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.
Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.