Chef | South Melbourne Location

Company description:

Established in 1840, we're Australia's first member-owned wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services to more than 700,000 Australians. Today, while we've grown to a company of nearly 7000 employees, our focus remains the same as it was 180 years ago — to deliver Real Wellbeing for our customers, members and the community.

Job description:

What's on offer

At Australian Unity we are here to make a difference every day, small things, big things and everything in between. We support our employees to be Real Life Changes for our members and customers and to ensure that you are at your best we have a range of benefits for our employees, these including:

• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
• 14 week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby program - an employee support service connecting you to a team of maternal health experts, midwives, and nurses
• Employee Referral Program - refer your friends and family members to join us and receive $500.00 per successful referral (Conditions apply)
• Employee Assistance Program - support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
• Attractive employee discounts on Australian Unity Banking products, Private Health and General Insurance

Your New Role

As a Chef you will provide care and support that enhances our resident's wellbeing, enabling them to live with dignity and empowerment.

You will enjoy working within our Better Together® social model of ageing well, which offers a continuum of care and support services for our Residents, within a range of accommodation options in one location

What Your New Role Looks Like:

• Preparing nutritious dinners and desserts to the highest standards
• Managing stock levels, ensuring that ordering for the facility is done correctly and in line with budgets

• Maintaining hygiene standards within the kitchen and adhering to health and safety procedures
• Working with a friendly and supportive team of Food Service Assistants

About You

Above all, you will align to our Values of Bold, Warm, and Honest. You will be able to demonstrate empathy and the ability to provide excellent care for your customers.

Does this sound like you?

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Available to work Part Time 4 days per week (+ additional days as required)
• A Food Handling or Food Safety Certificate (HLTFSE001) or willingness to obtain one
• A strong customer focus
• Experience in a similar role within Aged Care or catering would be advantageous but not essential
• Knowledge of special dietary requirements/modified meals beneficial

If you are looking for a rewarding role and a great work environment; apply now to help support our residents to thrive.

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan please visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan