Description:
Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group
About the Opportunity
As the Chef, you will be responsible for delivering fine dining cuisine and catering services which meet the specific needs of our luxury, Signature Services Homes and residents, while maintaining the Bolton Clarke Catering Policy within an approved budget.
The position is permanent, full time with a minimum of 38 hours a week.
Reporting to the General Manager, you will be mainly responsible for:
- Ensuring all food service activities are completed in accordance with Food Safety Plan (FSP), Bolton Clarke Food Standards and as directed by the General Manager
- Ensuring compliance with OH&S
- Ensure that delicious, well-balanced and nutritional meals are planned, prepared and presented to meet the needs of residents, based on the Bolton Clarke Standard Menu in consultation with the General Manager
- Assisting with general food preparation, kitchen duties, stock control and continuous improvement activities
- Ensure kitchen, dining room and associated equipment and crockery are clean, meet required hygiene standards in compliance with the FSP
- Ensure purchasing and ordering of all stock and equipment is according to the Bolton Clarke preferred supplier listing and nominated ordering system
- Plan and manage the food and kitchen budget, in consultation with the General Manager
- Assist the General Manager with creating and maintaining an environment that ensures positive and cooperative working relationships
- Any other duties, as required or as directed by General Manager
About You
To be successful for this role, you must demonstrate the following:
- A current Safe Food Handling Certificate
- Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Hospitality Management (essential)
- At least 1 year previous experience as a Chef in Aged Care is essential
- Flexibility & commitment to work extra hours is required
- Knowledge of good hygiene practices
- Good communication skills
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
- Professional presentation
- Current COVID Vaccination (Mandatory)
Benefits
Our culture is both supportive and collaborative, where you can make your role your own. In return you'll get:
- A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career
- Salary packaging options and tax benefits of up to $18,500 annually
- A range of employee discounts and benefits
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
- Mental Health Programs (EAP)
Please note: Our recruitment process involves the completion of a national police check and or a NDIS Workers Check.