Are you an experienced chef and leader with 2-3 years' experience who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference in the community?
Come and join our team where we are leading the industry in driving our award winning 'Better Together' model, raising the quality of living in Aged Care.
(All suitably qualified and experience candidate will be considered, Australian Unity will also consider sponsoring the applicant under the TSS-482 or 494 Visa sponsorship program or visa transfer. Salary range will be between AUD $73,150 and AUD $90,000)
What's on Offer:
We value our team greatly and the wonderful work they do within our Residential Communities, to enhance the lives of our residents - the most deserving people in our communities.
Our employees enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including the following:
- Competitive remuneration plus super
- Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days.
- Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave with equal benefits for both parents and access to a number of employee discounts.
The role
We are currently looking for a motivated and experienced Full Time Chef Manager to join our wonderful Aged Care team at Port Macquarie.
As the Chef Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the Hospitality Teams while they prepare resident meals to the highest quality while maintaining the highest hygiene standards.
We are not only focused on providing exceptional care to our residents but to provide a safe, secure, friendly, and supportive environment for our staff members.
What you will be doing
- Preparing nutritious meals, snacks, and desserts to the highest standards
- Maintaining hygiene standards within the kitchen and adhering to health and safety procedures
- Developing relationships with residents and their families, providing companionship at mealtimes, and seeking feedback on menu improvements
- Ensuring stock levels are maintained and ordering completed in line with facility budgets
- Working with a friendly team of Cooks, Kitchen Hands and Food Service Assistants
About you
We are looking for an experienced Chef with the following qualities and skills:
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (trade recognition Australia verification in commercial cooking Cert 3 or 4)
- Food Safety Certificate or willingness to obtain one
- A strong customer focus
- Experience in a similar role within Aged Care or a commercial kitchen
- Knowledge of special dietary requirements/modified meals beneficial
- Willing to obtain an NDIS Clearance Check if successful
- Fully vaccinated for Influenza and COVID 19 (2 Doses)
This role will be advertised from 16th January 2025 to the 13th February 2025.
If you're seeking a role with real purpose and where you can create meaningful resident relationships through your outstanding clinical care, please apply today.
