Chef Manager Cook

Boronia - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 1 hour ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Employment Type: Casual or Fixed Term contract for 3 months

Hours: 9.30 - 5.30 Tuesday to Saturday

Salary: 38 - 42 per hour plus salary packaging and loading

Location: Mercy Place Boronia 72 Kerr Cres Montrose

Upload with Application: Resume cover letter and all relevant qualifications

Contact: Please apply online through the ad no offline applications can be accepted. For more information please email

Where theres life theres Mercy.

Where theres care theres You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs were there. Where will you be

For over a century our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all thats gone before to grow your impact and gain experience thats hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10000 dedicated compassionate people we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy youll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience thats hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health its all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that we need you.

Join us at Mercy Health and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the Opportunity

Mercy Place Boronia is a small traditional style aged care facility housing 43 residents in beautiful gardens at the base of the Dandenong Ranges. The small home has built a very stable pool of staff with some having worked for over 10 years and this commitment to the home has led to a strong community and family feel within the home. Staff work together to ensure that the residents are well cared for and living their best lives.

An opportunity to assist us with a short term permanent contract for the next 3 months or as a casual Chef working consistent shifts for the next two months has arisen to cover unexpected leave and planned annual leave. The position may continue past this appointment within the company at other facliities in the region for the right candidate and include some ongoing permanent shifts at the sister site Mercy Place Montrose located next door.

To provide leadership and manage the catering services ensuring residents are provided with a variety of nutritious meals whilst maintaining health regulation compliancy and other requirements met in accordance with relevant policies procedures and regulatory standards.
To provide tasty and nutritious food to residents ensuring dietary needs are met including avoiding known allergen risks and compliant with modified diets specified by speech pathologist according to International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework.

What youll bring

Youre resilient compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly you are committed to delivering exceptional food and person-centred care.

To thrive in this role you will have:

Excellent time management organisational and communication skills with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
Passionate about providing tasty food in line with a set menu and budget.
Able to work in a small team with the ability to nurture friendly respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Have experience with IDDSI meal modification and aged care catering.
Consideration will be given to an experienced Cook.

You will also be required to provide evidence of or in the process of obtaining:

Current National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) screening check or consent to obtain.
Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare

Join us and make a meaningful difference in peoples lives - and your career.

Are you ready to apply for this role Click Apply now

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land sea and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients residents clients and communities we support. Were proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages sexualities genders abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type: Casual or Fixed Term contract for 3 monthsHours: 9.30 - 5.30 Tuesday to SaturdaySalary: 38 - 42 per hour plus salary packaging and loadingLocation: Mercy Place Boronia 72 Kerr Cres MontroseUpload with Application: Resume cover letter and all relevant qualificationsContact: Please ap...