(NSW) Chef

Allity is now part of the Bolton Clarke Group, one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally.  Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

Gosling Creek Aged Care, located in Orange, is looking for an experienced and passionate head Chef.

About the Opportunity
As the Chef, you will be responsible for delivering high quality food and catering services which meet the specific needs of the Home and residents, while maintaining the Allity Catering Policy within an approved budget. This role will require you to work Monday to Friday.

The position is permanent, full time with a minimum of 38 hours a week with a base salary range (per our Enterprise Agreement) of $70,000 depending on experience + superannuation + salary packaging benefits!

Reporting to the GM, you will be mainly responsible for:

• Ensuring all food service activities are completed in accordance with Food Safety Plan (FSP), Allity Food Standards and as directed by
the GM.
• Ensuring compliance with OH&S.
• Ensure that delicious, well-balanced and nutritional meals are planned, prepared and presented to meet the needs of residents, based on the Allity Standard Menu in consultation with the General Manager
• Assisting with general food preparation, kitchen duties, stock control and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure kitchen, dining room and associated equipment and crockery are clean, meet required hygiene standards in compliance with the
FSP
• Ensure purchasing and ordering of all stock and equipment is according to the Allity preferred supplier listing and nominated ordering
system.
• Plan and manage the food and kitchen budget, in consultation with the General Manager.
• Assist the General Manager with creating and maintaining an environment that ensures positive and cooperative working relationships.
• Any other duties, as required or as directed by GM.

About You
To be successful for this role, you must demonstrate the following:

• A current Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Hospitality Management (essential)
• Previous experience as a Chef in Aged Care is essential.
• Flexibility & commitment to work extra hours is required.
• Knowledge of good hygiene practices
• Good communication skills
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Professional presentation
• Current COVID Vaccination (Mandatory)

Benefits
Our culture is both supportive and collaborative, where you can make your role your own. In return you'll get:
• A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career.
• Salary packaging options and tax benefits of up to $18,500 annually
• A range of employee discounts and benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities.
• Mental Health Programs (EAP).

Please note: Our recruitment process involves the completion of a national police check.

Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents’ individual needs. Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance.

Are you ready to make every day the best it can be? APPLY NOW!