Chef Supervisor

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

About the role:

An exciting opportunity Monday to Friday 6.30am - 2.30pm, exists for an experienced and passionate Chef Supervisor to join the team in Bendigo. Reporting into the Hotel Services Coordinator, the focus of this role is to provide high quality, nutritious meals and exceptional service to our residents to enhance their daily lives.  This includes

• Planning, budgeting, ordering and preparing meals in a way that will enhance the resident’s dining experience, in line with all specialised diets, including supplements and texture modified foods.
• Leading empowering and motivating the catering team to work at a fast pace whilst giving their best to meet residents' needs
• Embracing respect, integrity and kindness in all communication and activity
• Ensuring a high level of compliance with all food safety guidelines and HACCP procedures.

About you:

You are motivated, engaging and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents/clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices
This is the place for you if you:

• Hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent). 
• Have experience in a Residential Aged Care kitchen, ordering, budgeting and rostering 
• Aged Care experience is preferred but we will consider all candidates with relevant qualifications and leadership experience.  
• Have worked with specialised diets, including supplements and texture modified foods 
• Experience leading teams of 5+ 
• Fully conversant with HACCP and food safety legislation
• Must have availability to work Monday to Friday 6.30am - 2.30pm
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children card
• Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national Police Clearance

Why choose Uniting AgeWell:

• Be a part of a values based organization
• Join one of Victoria's leading aged care providers in one of the fastest growing industries
• Work in your local community and make a difference to the lives of our residents/clients
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Benefits, including salary packaging

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at ***********@unitingagewell.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!