Head Chef - Eastern Suburbs, Australia - Allity

Description

• Permanent Full Time (Monday - Friday)
• Work close to home in Templestowe
• Not-for-profit salary packaging - increases your take home pay

McKenzie Aged Care Group has been operating in Australia for over 20 years. We have now joined the 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. We are committed to enriching the lives of people by providing care with compassion, respect and integrity to promote the health, independence and social interaction of seniors. With registered nurses and care staff at our homes 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

What We Can Offer

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.
• A range of employee discounts and benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities.
• Mental Health Programs (EAP).

Charlesbrook, a 70-bed residential aged care facility located near the surrounds of Templestowe. Charlesbrook is in close proximity to major shopping centres, Birrarung and Westerfolds Parks, with access to major public transport routes.

About the Opportunity

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for delivering high quality food and catering services which meet the needs of our Home and our residents, within budget.

• Ensure that delicious, well-balanced and nutritional meals are planned, prepared and presented to meet the needs of residents
• Ensure kitchen, dining room and associated equipment and crockery, meet required hygiene and compliance standards
• Purchase and ordering of all stock and equipment
• Plan and manage the food and kitchen budget
• Create and maintain an environment that ensures positive and cooperative working relationships

About You

To be successful, you'll need:

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (essential)
• Previous experience as a Chef in Aged Care (preferred)
• Knowledge of modified diets and stock ordering
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and co-workers

The successful applicant must complete a National Police Check, provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and may be required to undertake a NDIS check.

Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents' individual needs. Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance.