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Form of workSecond Chef - Regis Blackburn (VIC)
Part Time
60 hours per fortnight
Food is a great pleasure and this role will support us in ensuring that Regis meals create joy in the daily lives of our residents. The ideal candidate will have experience working in commercial catering or Aged Care and will be someone that is passionate about assisting our residents with their daily needs.
Working within a supportive and dynamic team, you will be provided with a challenging and diverse work environment, as well as an opportunity for you to contribute and make a real difference to the residential aged care community.
About the role:
- Supporting the Chef Manager with kitchen compliance including food safety, WHS and quality
- Leading and motivating the kitchen team
- Stock control and ordering
- Resident dietary management
- Kitchen and food cost management
- Production and delivery of high-quality meals
- Service excellence around all aspects of the dining experience
- Strong front of house presence including communication with residents and families
- Provide leadership and guidance to the kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth operation
About you
- Qualification (Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery) and/or experience working as a Cook
- Aged Care would be advantageous but not necessary
- Staff leadership experience
- Understanding of special dietary needs
- Time management and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work as part of a broader catering team to continually improve the catering experience in our home.
To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, supply an NDIS worker screening clearance, COVID and flu vaccinations, and certification proof.
Why work for us?
- With national support and local care, you'll be part of a team that truly cares
- Enjoy a flexible working environment to balance your life and wellbeing
- Career pathways and opportunities across Australia, including entry-level roles
- Employee discount and benefits programs
- Reward and recognition programs including our annual National Care Awards.
About Regis
Regis Aged Care is Australia's largest provider of aged care services, with over 7,000 residents across our Residential Aged Care Homes, Retirement Villages, and In-Home Care services in all states calling Regis home.
