Chef/Cook
Respect, Australia
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Chef / Cook to join our catering department at Lyrebird Village in Drouin, Victoria on a part-time basis for weekend work.
The Organisation:
Respect Aged Care embraces the values of respect, care, teamwork, courage, integrity, innovation and excellence. We provide a supportive and respectful working environment and pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service and individualised care to our residents and their families.
The Position:
The Chef / Cook will work under the guidance of the Chef Manager to prepare, cook and serve nourishing, palatable and attractive in-house meals for residents which are consistent with the guidelines of the Food Safety Program.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with the day-to-day preparation, provision and presentation of an excellent standard of food and drink, ensuring that all meals are well accepted by the residents.
- Assist with the provision of special dietary requirements of individual residents; as specified by the dietician, speech therapist or clinical care team to ensure all nutritional and hydration needs are met.
- Ensure items of stock required are reported to the Chef Supervisor for ordering.
- Documenting, communicating, implementing, delivering and monitoring of the Food Safety Program (FSP) in partnership with the Chef Supervisor.
- Support all catering staff to ensure a clean and non-cluttered work environment is maintained and to regularly promote safe work practices.
- Plan and carry out his/her daily workload in an organised and professional manner, with or without supervision, as per the required duties on that day.
- Any other task not defined but within the employee's skills, as directed by the organisation.
To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.
Requirements
Qualifications amp; Experience
Essential:
- Food Handling Course.
- A certificate relevant to the role (e.g. Certificate III Hospitality Commercial Cookery).
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
Desirable:
- Experience in residential aged care.
- Experience in Hospitality.
Benefits
We offer:
- Competitive salary and entitlements.
- Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
- Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
- Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
- A healthy and positive workplace culture.
- Learning, development, and growth opportunities.