(Qld) Head 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 with 70 Aged Care homes in Australia.

We have one shared vision: make every day the best it can be. As a part of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to do just that, bringing empathy, respect and understanding to the lives of our residents.

Keperra Sanctury 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.

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

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (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.

Bring along your passion for aged care and your alignment with these values, and in return, we will provide you with the opportunity to build an outstanding career within Aged Care.

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