Carino Management Services

• Sponsorship available
• Highly competitive pay 

Chef / Cook

• Permanent full-time position
• 38 hours per week

Carino Management Services Pty Ltd is currently looking for a chef (or experienced aged care cook) for our facility in Sylvania. The Chef will report to the Care and Services Manager and will perform the following:

• Preparation of menu with the consumers
• Preparing meals
• Oversee the dining experience
• Ensure full compliance with NSW Food regulations and the respective Aged Care Standards
• Lead the catering team including providing training
• Liaising with other members of the health care team, to identify resident care needs, plan interventions and review outcomes of care in relation to diets and texture modified meals.
• Manage the budget and ordering in line with the menu

Successful applicants must have:

• At least 4 years experience as a chef / aged care cook
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the ageing process, particularly to age-related health issues.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads according to resident’s needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplined work team.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills including demonstrated experience interacting with a wide range of people.
• Demonstrated knowledge of workplace health and safety.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Intermediate computer skills.

A previous working experience in the aged care setting is desirable.