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Since 2006, RetireAustralia has supported residents to lead secure, independent, and fulfilled lives within the communities they choose to call home. Our purpose is to serve our residents and customers and be the best retirement community owner, operator and care services provider for older Australians.
We are one of the largest privately-owned retirement village owners, operators and developers in Australia. Our portfolio is comprised of unique retirement communities located across New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.
In recent years, we have cultivated our development expertise, extended several existing communities and are planning and developing new purpose-built communities in areas with high demand for quality senior living.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Are you an experienced and passionate Chef looking for a more rewarding and balanced career? RetireAustralia invites you to join our team at Tarragal Glen Retirement Village on a full-time basis. Lead the team that makes a difference in the lives of seniors by creating delicious and nutritious meals! As our Chef, you will play a pivotal role alongside our Head Chef, in the daily operations of our kitchen, leading and empowering an efficient team while ensuring the highest standards of Workplace Health & Safety policies and procedures.
Reporting to the Village Manager, you will also be responsible for:
- The control of stock take, food orders, and costing for an effective kitchen operation.
- Overseeing team members and providing support as required.
- Maintaining and managing all food regulations.
- Planning and preparing food for events and special functions within the village.
- Ensuring all kitchen employees follow company policies and procedures, as well as reporting any HS&E breaches of policies.
- Maintaining high standards, in all aspects of the business
- Ensuring privacy and confidential policies are adhere to strictly and information regarding our residents will only be provided to external parties by management.
- Participating in company meetings, reviews, trainings, and other special projects.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
As part of the application process, you will be required to provide a National Police Check, proof of right to work in Australia, participate in pre-employment assessment, verification of identification and qualifications.
Additionally, you will have:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Experience in preparation of nutritionally adequate and appropriate meals specific to Aged Care
- Ability to multi-task and perform within timeline.
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Empathy and respect towards aged care residents and staff.
- Extensive experience in food costing and ordering within budgetary constraints.
- Roster management skills.
- Current Food Handling Certificate.
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery/formal Chef/Cook training.
- National Police Check (or ability to obtain).
- First Aid & CPR Certificate (or ability to obtain).
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test.
To take the next step in your career click 'APPLY NOW' to complete our online application.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly.
