Description:
Applicants are sought for full time employment as a Head Chef. This role consists of managing the safe production of all food a beverage items for the provision of catering services in our acute and residential aged care services at Beechworth Health Service.
Why Choose Beechworth?
Nestled in the heart of Victoria’s picturesque North East, Beechworth is a charming and vibrant town known for its historical significance, welcoming community, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Here, you’ll enjoy a work-life balance that city life simply cannot offer — with gourmet food and wine experiences, outdoor adventure opportunities, and a supportive, close-knit community.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Competitive salary in accordance with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (VPS) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.
- A chance to live and work in the stunning Beechworth region, where your career and lifestyle go hand-in-hand.
- Salary Sacrifice Opportunities.
What You'll Bring:
You're a reliable, experienced Chef, ideally with experience in Aged Care or similar, with a can do attitude and compassionate nature.
To Thrive in this role, you will have:
- Formal Chef/cooking qualifications
- minimum 4 years food service or aged care or restaurant experience
- current food handling certificate
- Accreditation in a recognised Food Safety and Occupational Hygiene course
- Previous experience managing kitchen/pantry staff; including day to day supervision and rostering
- Previous experience managing contracts, ordering and stock control for a large commercial kitchen
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Satisfactory National Police Check
- NDIS Workers Screening Check
Desirable:
- Previous Experience as a Head Chef in a health service or residential aged care facility
- Experience with Chefmax menu system or similar menu management software
- Financial Management/budget experience
- First Aid certificate
Beechworth Health Service (BHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and follows Equal Employment Opportunity Principles. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI+ community and people with disability.
BHS is committed to its child safety and wellbeing obligations as defined under the Commission for Children and Young peoples’ standards (2021) and associated legislation (Child Wellbeing and Safety act 2005). BHS will affirm and uphold the Commission’s Child Safe Standards, and will promote a zero tolerance for child abuse.
BHS is committed to meeting its obligations under the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and NDIS Commission to support the workforce to provide the care and services that upholds the relevant codes of conduct.
Employment conditions and remuneration are as prescribed in the relevant award (dependent upon qualification) and current Enterprise Agreement.
For more information please contact Susan Plath on 03 5728 0342 or via email Susan.Plath@beechworthhealth.org.au.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
Related documents – All applicants are required to complete the Employment Statutory Declaration and submit with their application.
Applications Close: 16th March 2025.
Join us at Beechworth Health Service and make a meaningful impact on our community while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle that our beautiful town has to offer.