Chef Aged Care Permanent Full-Time

NOTE: You must submit your resume in order to be considered for this opportunity.Menarock Life Aged Care Services is one of Australia's most trusted and respected providers of residential Aged Care. With 12 facilities located across Victoria, Tasmania and Southern New South Wales, Menarock Life is committed to providing residents with the highest level of care within a comfortable, homely and well maintained environment and ensuring our team of highly skilled and passionate staff are well supported with ongoing development opportunities and strong leadership.About the role:In this role, you will be responsible for preparation and delivery of high quality nutritious meals to residents whilst ensuring a high standard of food safety is maintained, supervising a dedicated team of staff.Specific responsibilities will include:Preparation, presentation and serving of high quality food to residents in accordance with food safety legislation
Leading and managing a team of qualified food services assistants
Ensuring compliance with the food safety plan at all times
Maintaining accurate kitchen documentation
Ensuring the kitchen area and equipment is cleaned and maintained to an appropriate standard
Developing and maintaining key relationships with residents, staff and facility management
Assuming the role of Food Safety Supervisor at the site.About you:
Trade qualification (Essential)
Minimum 3 years experience in commercial kitchen environment within the residential Aged Care industry (min 90 bed facility)
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team effectively
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of diverse and modified dietary requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Passion for food and the preparation of appetising and nutritious meals for our residents.What we will do for you:
Working in a trusted and values based organisation focused on quality and growth
Working with an engaged and dedicated team of employees
Ongoing learning and development opportunitiesTo apply for this tremendous opportunity offering a supportive and caring work environment, please submit a covering letter and resume today!An NDIS Screening check and COVID triple vaccination are conditions of employment.Menarock Life embraces and celebrates a variety of cultures. We continue to build a business that reflects the values of equality, built on the knowledge and understanding that everyone is welcome including, the First Nations Peoples, and those of all ages, genders and abilities.