Chef Birkdale

• Family friendly work/life balance workplace
• Rewarding and meaningful work
• Achieve Job security
• Save on tax with generous salary packaging benefits -Novated leasing, general living expenses, regional area benefits, meal entertainment, Holiday Accommodation and Venue hire
• Paid training & support for professional development
• We support Career Progression - Scholarship programs, student placement and internal promotion opportunities
• Access our Employee Assistance program - Confidential free counselling (personal, work, financial or legal).
• Employee wellness portal – discounts
• Eligible staff receive benefits like income protection from our default Superannuation provider

Are you a Qualified Chef? 

Join our friendly kitchen team and prepare appetizing food that reflects the preferences of our AMAZING Elders.

Permeant Full Time

$31.1539 p/hr (or more dependant upon experience) +  11% Superannuation + Not for Profit Packaging

Save on Petrol by working closer to home

The position is located in Birkdale!

About us ...

MiCare is proud to be a culturally and linguistically diverse organisation. A large part of our work is assisting people from a non-Australian background and we respect their culture, their history, their language and tastes, and their stories.

We are here for everyone believing that all people have the right to be respected and their differences celebrated.

About the role ... 

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Chef for our kitchen at our state-of-the-art facility in Birkdale.

A key function of the role is to assist the Chef Team Leader in maintaining an agreed standard of catering and food preparation ensuring high quality and variety of food, with optimal use of resources.  

The person we are looking for will be able to demonstrate a keen interest in cultural cooking, and possess strong interpersonal skills.

They will also be able to work independently and in a team environment, exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate information in a timely fashion.

Some of the responsibilities of the role include:

• Preparing meals in accordance to our Elder's dietary requirements
• Presenting high quality dishes
• Maintaining a customer focused approach to service
• Adhering to effective and efficient operations 
• Maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness 
• Adhering to policies and procedures to maintain a safe hazard free workplace

 About you ... 

You will excel in your ability to manage time, be self-motivated and possess a  flexible, caring and patient attitude. 

You will also demonstrate are preparedness to work to the 10 principles of the Eden Alternative philosophy. 

Qualifications

• Food Handler’s Certificate
• Level 1 and 2 Food Safety certificate & Certificate III Commercial Cookery preferred but not essential
• Current Driver's licence

Skills:

• Proven track record working in accordance with various state based health regulations and the Food Safety Act
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency catering for 200 plus people
• An ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner within an ethno-specific environment
• The ability to understand and cook cultural cuisine
• Knowledge of and experience with Cook Chill Services
• Demonstrated knowledge of dietary requirements for the elderly
• An ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong communication skills with a flexible, caring and patient attitude

A police check with no disclosable outcome, current flu vaccination and a COVID-19 vaccination is required by MiCare for this position.

A commitment to work exclusively with MiCare Residential Aged Care facility as your only employer during COVID-19 will be highly regarded.

How to apply ...

Please submit your resume and please complete your work history and education information on the application page (you are encouraged to detail any certificates and licence(s) information under the education section), and we’ll be in touch.  Interviews will start immediately so please don't delay sending through your application.

Applications close 8 May 2024.

For Enquiries

Contact Robyn Taylor, Team Leader Food Services on phone: 07 3822 0*** or via e-mail: ************@micare.com.au

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!

MiCare is a Child Safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.

MiCare says “NO” to Family Violence. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, valued and treated as equals.

MiCare is committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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