AddressThe Role
We have an exciting and fast paced opportunity to join the Infin8Care team in the role of Chef/Cook at our Chamberlain Gardens facility. Reporting to the Facility Manager and our Regional Chef Manager, the Chef/Cook is responsible for providing a quality catering service which meets our resident’s needs, including the supervision, preparation and participation in cooking and baking. The Chef/Cook is an integral member of the team responsible for providing leadership and first line supervision to kitchen staff. This responsibility includes the allocation of duties to kitchen staff.
To read one of our inspiring Chef’s stories navigate to an amazing read: Brett's story for the love of food
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of preparation in minimizing nutritional losses and avoiding bacterial hazards.
- Ensure the day-to-day purchase, delivery, storage, preparation, cooking, service and presentation of food and drink for residents is completed within prescribed standards and preferences.
- Respond positively to special occasion requests e.g., birthdays and events.
- Ensure all aspects of the kitchen are thoroughly cleaned before and after food preparation.
- Always looking to improve services, to ensure our residents receive meals of the highest quality.
Who are you?
- Have a Certificate III or higher in Commercial Cookery
- Commitment to attend safety specific training and upskilling sessions paid by the company.
- Willingness to come up with safety ideas that improve awareness, hazard reduction and incident reporting.
- Hold a resident-centric mindset which flows through to all aspects of your work.
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Ability to learn and desire to continuously develop as a result from feedback provided by residents and managers.
- Previous experience in Aged Care or the Health sector will be an advantage.
- To be successful in this position you will need to hold a current NDIS clearance and/or apply (How to apply | NDIS). Part of your application will be proof of age e.g driver's license or age card. If you don’t have this, you will need to apply via the state-based Department of Transport websites. Please note, this clearance is all part of the pre-employment checking process for working in the Aged Care sector.
What’s in it for you!
- Food, Clothing, Electrical and other services employee discounts via our external partner called Flare.
- Newly launched Infinite Fitness and wellbeing benefits.
- Free and confidential Employee wellbeing, financial counselling, mental health and life coaching via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Online company and industry mandatory training which enables you to perform your roles quickly and competently.
- On-the-job technical training with an emphasis on Career progression and development opportunities.
- Ability to earn referral payments via our internal employment promotions program.
Who are we?
Infin8care, is a rapidly growing leader in residential aged care with over 30 years of experience. We have facilities in Queensland, NSW, and South Australia. We offer our employees the opportunity to broaden their skills and achieve their potential. Residential Care Services Locations | Aged Care Facilities | Infinite Care (infin8care.com.au)
Benefits - Why work for us?
- Employee benefit programs including Fitness Passport to promote wellbeing. Discounted gym and pool access for members and their families to over 1700 fitness facilities across Australia - Fitness Passport.
- Company feedback programs: highlight what is important to you in your workplace.
- Access to confidential support services and an excellent Employee Assistance Program
- Career progression and development opportunities at 17 different locations across NSW, QLD, and South Australia with more planned
View a staff member's journey Abbey's Story: Shy Teen to Kitchen Star - Infinite Care (infin8care.com.au)
Note: As part of being an Infinite Aged care employee you will be required to complete pre-employment checks.
Infinite Care accepts the Ausmed Passport, which is a free, digital certificate for the Australian aged care workforce that recognises their completion of eight, sector-wide, core mandatory training topics
