Cook with Purpose - Lead a Culinary Team that CaresWe're looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead kitchen operations at Wahroonga Aged Care in Biloela.
If you're ready to combine your culinary skills with leadership in a values-based aged care environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.Location: Wahroonga Aged Care, Biloela, QLDEmployment Type: Full-TimeComprehensive Salary + Super + Salary Packaging + Employee Assistance ProgramWho We Are:AtLutheran Services, we believe that aged care is about more than just support, it's about enhancing lives.
As anot-for-profit organisation& With 11 residential aged care facilities under our stewardship, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support across Queensland.Since 1935, we have been serving communities with compassion, innovation, and excellence, providing meaningful experiences that foster independence and joy.Part of Lutheran Services,Wahroonga Aged CareinBiloelais well known in the local community and our residents and staff enjoy a fantastic place to work.
A peaceful, rural community set amongst lofty gum trees and well maintained gardens, a lovely work environment.About The Role:As Head Chef, you will have the responsibility to run your own kitchen and service, oversee approximately 65 covers each service of breakfast, lunch and dinner across the facility.Manage all aspects of meal preparation and presentation for residentsLead and support the kitchen team in delivering efficient food servicesEnsure food safety, hygiene, and compliance with nutrition standardsDesign menus that are varied, innovative, and resident-informedOversee stock management, budgeting and cost controlsWork closely with care and hotel services teams to respond to dietary needsRepresent the service as Food Safety Officer and promote continuous improvementAbout You:Significant experience in commercial cookery (serving large groups)Strong leadership skills in managing kitchen staff and performanceKnowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP complianceValid NDIS Worker Screening or Police CheckQueensland Driver's LicenceQualification in Commercial CookeryExperience in aged care or healthcare settingsWhy You'll Love Working With Us:Above Award Wages with a brand new EAAccess to Salary Packaging - enjoy up to$15,990of your salary tax-freeOpportunities for skills and career growth-we support additional study with time off and some paid support.
Move into other areas of care- diversional therapy, nursing or home and community care to name a fewEmployee Assistance Program, supplier discounts across health insurance and electricity and gas providers as well as appliances and holidaysToApplyfor the role, please attach your resume, complete the application form and the questions below.
For a copy of the Position Description pleaseclick here About Us We draw on our rich Lutheran tradition of caring for everyone - the individual, family and the community.
We support older people, young people and their families, people living with a disability or mental illness,and families experiencing domestic violence and hardship.
Together with the congregations that founded us, we've been serving Queenslanders since 1935.
We are a not-for-profit organisation with more than 20 sites across the state, all the way from Tallebudgera to Rockhampton.
Privacy Acknowledgment I certify the information I have provided is an accurate account of my work history and qualifications and understand that false/misleading/non-disclosure of information may be cause for rejection or if appointed termination of employment.Yes I agree to the privacy statement Personal Details Required field First name Last name E-mail Digits only or add + for international numbersStreet Street Cont.City, Town or Suburb Postcode or Zipcode Country State, Region or Province Linked In URL(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.) Questions Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? I am an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.I currently hold a valid working visa for Australia.I am not an Australian or New Zealand citizen, and I do not hold a valid working visa for Australia.Do you have a Certificate III (or higher) in Commercial Cookery? Do you have a valid (NDIS) National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening Check? I have a current NDIS Worker Screen and can provide evidenceI do not have a current NDIS Worker Screen but am prepared to obtainI do not wish to obtain a NDIS Worker ScreenPlease select the response that best describes you: I have a current Police Check and am willing to provideIf successful I am happy to obtain a Police CheckI do not wish to obtain a Police CheckDo you have a valid Open Driver's licence? YesNoIf you were referred to this position by a current Lutheran Services employee, please provide their name below or put N/A if you were not referred.
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