Aged Care Kitchen Lead — Nutrition & HACCP Expert

MA MISSION AUSTRALIA; Orange City Council; Vor Ort; AUD 88.000 - 108.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

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Counselling service

Volunteering opportunities

Extra leave

Zusammenfassung

Mission Australia in Orange, NSW is seeking an experienced Cook to lead meals in a 60-bed aged care facility. You will plan menus, order stock, manage budgets and supervise kitchen staff while ensuring NSW Health, Food Authority and HACCP standards are met.

You will engage with residents and care teams to tailor meals to dietary needs, maintain strong hygiene practices and contribute to continuous improvement. National police checks and vaccinations may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Formal qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent catering experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety programs, HACCP and WHS practices.
• Understanding of Vulnerable Persons Food Safety requirements.
• Ability to plan menus, manage budgets and prepare meals for varied dietary needs.
• Experience supervising and supporting a small team.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Aufgaben

• Plan, prepare and deliver nutritious meals in line with NSW Health, NSW Food Authority, accreditation standards and budget requirements.
• Manage menu planning, food ordering, stock control and kitchen equipment inventory.
• Monitor food costs, maintain accurate documentation and comply with food safety requirements.
• Oversee the safe handling, storage and disposal of food, chemicals and equipment.
• Actively contribute to CQI, WHS and HACCP meetings and initiatives.
• Identify risks, report incidents and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Supervise, support and train kitchen staff to maintain high standards.
• Foster open communication, teamwork and continuous learning.
• Maintain the security and safety of the kitchen environment and promptly report concerns.

Kenntnisse

Menu planning

Budgeting

Team supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Food safety HACCP

WHS practices

Ausbildung

Formal qualification in Commercial Cookery

Jobbeschreibung

Mission Australia in Orange, NSW is seeking an experienced Cook to lead meals in a 60-bed aged care facility. You will plan menus, order stock, manage budgets and supervise kitchen staff while ensuring NSW Health, Food Authority and HACCP standards are met.

You will engage with residents and care teams to tailor meals to dietary needs, maintain strong hygiene practices and contribute to continuous improvement. National police checks and vaccinations may be required.