Head Chef - Aged Care
Head Chef - Aged Care
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$ 35 - 45
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Job Description
Bolton Clarke is Australias largest independent not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today our exceptional teams support more than 130000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.
About Willowdale Aged Care
Located in Denham Court in Sydneys Southwest and set to open later this year Bolton Clarke Willowdale will be a newly built Residential Aged Care home. It will offer 136 bedrooms with a variety of accommodation options for residents.
Built over 2 levels this premium home will include resident communal spaces such as lounges and dining areas cinema gym caf salon and function room.
About the Opportunity
As the Head Chef you will be responsible for delivering fine dining cuisine and catering services which meet the specific needs of our luxury Signature Services Homes and residents while maintaining the Allity Catering Policy within an approved budget.
The Head Chef is a member of the leadership team of the Home contributing to and supporting the strategic direction and KPIs of the Home. This role will require you to work on a full-time Monday to Friday.
Reporting to the GM you will be mainly responsible for:
Ensuring all food service activities are completed in accordance with Food Safety Plan (FSP) Allity Food Standards and as directed by the GM.
Ensuring compliance with OH&S.
Deliver fine dining-level quality experiences at all meal periods breaks and events using fresh and in season ingredients cooked fresh with sophisticated plating.
Ensure that delicious well-balanced and nutritional meals are planned prepared and presented to meet the needs of residents and based on the Allity Signature Menu in consultation with the General Manager and Corporate Executive Chef
Ability to train and develop staff to deliver high-end product and plating
Responsibility for rostering to budget managing staff staff leave and disciplinary matters with guidance from GM
Ensure kitchen dining room and associated equipment and crockery are clean meet required hygiene standards in compliance with the FSP
Ensure purchasing and ordering of all stock and equipment is according to the Allity preferred supplier listing and nominated ordering system.
Plan and manage the food and kitchen budget in consultation with the General Manager.
Assist the General Manager with creating and maintaining an environment that ensures positive and cooperative workingrelationships.
Any other duties as required or as directed byGM.
About You
To be successful for this role you must demonstrate the following:
A current Safe Food Handling Certificate
Certificate or IV in Commercial Cookery (essential)
Previous experience as a Chef in aged care essential.
Flexibility & commitment to work extra hours is required.
Knowledge of good hygiene practices
Good communication skills
Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
Professional presentation
Current COVID & Annual Flu Vaccination (Mandatory)
Please Note: Successful applicants must complete a National Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Check
Benefits
Our culture is both supportive and collaborative where you can make your role your return youll get:
A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career.
Salary packaging & tax benefits up to $15900 tax free & additional $2650 entertainment
A range of employee discounts and benefits.
Ongoing professional development and career opportunities.
Mental Health Programs (EAP).
Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents individual needs. Together with residents healthcare partners and families our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety clinical practice and governance.
Employment Type
Full-Time
