We are seeking an experienced and professional Chef / Cook to join our team at an Aged Care facility in Chirnside Park.

This is a hands-on position requiring you to cook home-style comfort food in a fast paced kitchen for our valued elderly residents.

We are able to provide you with a great work/life balance with straight day shifts from 9.00am to 6.00pm.

Overall Purpose of the Position

·        To efficiently manage the kitchen, maintaining consistently high standards of service and exceeding customer expectations at all times

Position Responsibilities 

·     To be responsible for the day to day operation of the kitchen, including overseeing and preparing all meals  with a key focus on consistency and quality

·     To adhere to all special dietary requirements including vegetarian, allergies/intolerances, supplements and texture modified diets.

·     To perform all food handling tasks in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Food Safety Program

·     To manage and  supervise catering staff and ensure they perform their tasks in accordance with the our Food Hygiene Standard and  Food Safety Program

·     To ensure that all Food Safety Program monitoring records are accurately completed, maintained and current

·     To assist with all food purchases, stock ordering and stocktakes

·     To assist with rostering of all catering staff

Roster

·       Full Time: 5 days per week - Sunday to Thursday - 9.00am to 6.00pm

Essential Criteria

·        Previous experience in a similar kitchen management role

·        Excellent written and verbal communication ability

·        Strong organisational and planning skills

·        High level attention to detail

·        Effective time management and prioritisation skills

·        Current National Police Check (less than 3 years old)

·        Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination* 

*All residential aged care workers are required to provide their employer with evidence of their Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination or authorised exemption. 

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