Kitchen Team Leader / Head Chef

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you awesome? Well, we want you!!!

An exciting and rare opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic, go-getter to join our Whiddon Casino team as our amazing Head Chef. This role is suited for an experienced Chef/Foodie who is obsessed with service and is an ideal position for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career. We are looking for an innovative and logical thinker who loves to drive teams and culture.

Responsibility spans across our Whiddon Casino home with a huge focus on staff engagement, resident satisfaction and just generally being awesome.

Based at our Casino home and working with the most innovative, forward thinking and no fuss hospitality team in Aged Care. Come and experience what Aged Care can really be like.

YOUR DUTIES

• Being Awesome and Creating WOW factor
• Working with a dedicated team and mentoring all catering team members
• Creating energy and driving quality and excellence
• Implementing innovative thinking and products
• Working with a team of experienced, energetic (A little crazy) – Hospitality Management Team from support services
• Being fun, light hearted but professional and passionate
• Support like crazy and be the “go to” person in your region for all thing’s food
• Training and demonstrations with your team and residents
• Food safety and compliance
• Show them how to make it different and keep the buzz going
• Giving things a go and being positive
• Spend time with your team and create an environment of open communication

 ABOUT YOU

• Passionate, Honest and Driven
• Wants to have fun, outgoing and ready for a challenge
• A communicator with passion for excellence
• Resident focused with all activities driven to please
• Clearly you can cook!! But we want a foodie not a chef!!

If the above is you, then what are you waiting for. Call Michael (0428 494 ***) for a chat or apply online.

WHAT WE OFFER

Whiddon offer the opportunity for employees to make positive and meaningful impact on residents and clients in their roles. With our resident focused approach to care employees are provided with the opportunity to develop strong relationships and friendships.

In addition to the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in your role, Whiddon offer a competitive package with all the elements that you would expect and more:

• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by up to more than $2? (obtaining financial advice is recommended) This is how:
  • Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
  • Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
• Leave entitlements so you can rest, recuperate and take care of your loved ones! (Permanent employees)  - NSW ONLY
  • 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)
  • Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Up to 3 days paid community service leave each year
  • Up to 4 days paid compassionate leave
• Work/life balance. Options to work morning or afternoon
• Whiddon Scholarships so you can study and advance your career. You can get financial support to cover your studies
• Learning, learning, learning. Leadership courses for all levels of leaders, education resources and more!
• Get recognised for your great work! On the spot recognition, Every Day Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
• Employee Referral Program. Earn bonuses for inviting your friends to work
• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
• Locations across NSW and QLD. If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

HOW TO APPLY

To find out more about this position and the benefits of a career at Whiddon then visit our website https://www.whiddon.com.au/careers/ or contact Michael Monteleone, General Manager – Whiddon Experience and Retirement Living on ************@whiddon.com.au