Description:
Are you passionate about creating nutritious,
delicious meals that make a real difference in people’s lives? Southern Cross
Care is looking for a dedicated and experienced Chef to join our team in
providing exceptional care to our residents!
The Opportunity
We currently have a vacancy for a permanent
full-time Chef, at one of our aged care facilities in Hobart.
As part of the Catering team, the Chef is
responsible for delivering a quality catering service to our residents on a
daily basis. The purpose of the Chef is to oversee and perform general food
service and cooking duties as menu requirements dictate.
The successful applicant will need to have at
least 4 years' experience in a similar role and have demonstrated experience
directing and coordinating a wide range of catering staff. The ability to be
flexible would be an advantage.
About Us
When you choose Southern Cross Care Tasmania
you are choosing a team who is passionate about people and their quality of
life. For over 50 years we have been caring for our community making a
difference in the lives of those we care for as well as those that work for us.
A wholly Tasmanian not for profit aged care
provider with services in almost every region, we provide support in
residential aged care, lifestyle villages and in the home. Taking a holistic
approach, our clinical and lifestyle services are delivered by qualified,
passionate and committed people who value and respect individual needs and
preferences.
What you’ll need:
- AQF
Diploma or above, or equivalent, in cooking - Sound
knowledge of food prep and presentation techniques, with a detailed
understanding of accreditation - Experience
in quality control, stock control, menu compilation, recipes, and
formulation of therapeutic and culturally appropriate diets within
budgetary allocations - Demonstrated
ability to identify staff training requirements, develop training programs
and conduct performance review and development appraisals - Satisfactory
national police check within the last three months - Tasmanian
Working with Vulnerable People registration with NDIS endorsement - If
you are on a visa, a copy of your current IMMI Letter
What’s on Offer
- A
competitive salary - The
opportunity to salary package up to $18,900 per FBT year - Free
parking - Training
and professional development opportunities - Discount
private health insurance
If you're ready to combine your love for
cooking with the joy of helping others, we’d love to hear from you!