Description:
About us
Hakea Grove Aged Care is a respected provider of high-quality residential aged care services in the Hamlyn Terrace community. Our mission is to create a warm, nurturing environment where our residents can thrive and enjoy their golden years with dignity, respect and the best possible care. We are incredibly fortunate to have a very well known Catering Manager/ Chef who has worked closely with Maggi Beer and has written & published books based on his experiences. Peter Morgan-Jones is a wonderful mentor for any Chef wishing to learn about food services.
About the role
Hakea Grove Aged Care is seeking an experienced Chef/Cook to join our team on a part-time or casual basis at our care facility in Hamlyn Terrace, NSW. As a key member of our kitchen team ( you will have a team to work with), you will be responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for our residents, ensuring their dietary needs are met with care and attention. If you love Maggi Beer's philosophy that's a bonus for us. We have a very supportive, experienced Catering Manager with many years of aged care & dementia experience.
What you'll be doing
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Preparing a variety of delicious, nutritious meals and snacks for our aged care residents
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Ensuring meals are served at the appropriate temperatures and presentation standards
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Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment
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Assisting with menu planning and recipe development to cater for different dietary requirements
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Adhering to all food safety and hygiene regulations
What we're looking for
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Experience as a Chef/Cook in an aged care, healthcare or hospitality setting (desirable, but not essential)
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Formal qualifications in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience highly regarded
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Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and communicate effectively with residents and staff
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Strong time management and organisational skills
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Knowledge of dietary requirements for the elderly, including texture-modified diets
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Excellent food preparation and presentation skills
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Current Food Safety Supervisor certification desirable
What we offer
At Hakea Grove Aged Care, we are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including:
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Competitive remuneration
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Great daytime hours - no late nights.
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Opportunities for career growth and development with a committed Learning and Development Team
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Collaborative and inclusive team culture, we have 2 or 3 chefs working daily.
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Onsite parking & Cafe
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Well known mentor & Chef Peter Morgan-Jones
If you are passionate about providing exceptional culinary experiences for older Australians, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Click apply now to submit your application & resume.
For more information, please contact our HR Manager on 4346 0100 or email cara.hutchinson@hakeagrove.com