Chef

UnitingCare SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Meal and Entertainment Benefits

Leave Loading

Wellbeing Support

Career Growth and Development

Flexible and Inclusive WorkEnvironment

Generous Parental Leave

Job summary

UnitingSA's Hotel Services Team is hiring a Chef to lead meal preparation for residents at West Lakes Residential Aged Care Facility. You will plan menus with dietary considerations, oversee stock and waste management, and ensure meals meet high standards of quality and presentation.

The role requires Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, proven experience in a similar setting, and strong HACCP knowledge, with opportunities for training and career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) is required.
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in aged care or hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and cooking of meals for residents, ensuring high-quality food is served.
• Collaborate with the Chef Manager to plan menus catering to dietary requirements and cultural needs.
• Oversee kitchen operations, including stock control, waste management, and food safety protocols.
• Ensure meals are presented beautifully and align with food safety standards.
• Mentor and train kitchen staff, providing guidance as needed.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety hygiene

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Join our dedicated Hotel Services Team as aChef and make a difference in the lives of ourresidents at West Lakes Residential Aged CareFacility. This role focuses on preparing high-qualitymeals, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while providingexceptional food for our community.

Here’s What a Typical Day in the Role Might LookLike:

• Lead the preparation and cooking of meals for residents,ensuring high-quality food is served.
• Collaborate with the Chef Manager to plan menus catering todietary requirements, preferences, and cultural needs.
• Oversee kitchen operations, including stock control, wastemanagement, and food safety protocols.
• Ensure meals are presented beautifully and in line withfood safety standards.
• Work closely with kitchen staff, providing training andguidance as needed.

What We Offer:

• Salary Packaging: Unlock up to $15,900 intax-free earnings through salary packaging, boosting yourtake-home pay.
• Meal and Entertainment Benefits: Enjoy anadditional $2,650 tax-free annually.
• Leave Loading: Benefit from 17.5% annualleave loading, making your holiday pay go further.
• Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive EmployeeAssistance Programme offering professional and personalsupport.
• Career Growth and Development: Continuoustraining and development opportunities to help you excel.
• Flexible and Inclusive Work Environment: Asupportive and inclusive team culture.
• Generous Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paidparental leave to support you during one of life’s mostimportant milestones.

Who's Hiring?

The Hotel Services Team is looking for askilled Chef to join their dynamic team. This teamcollaborates to ensure every resident enjoys exceptional mealstailored to their individual dietary needs.

What Qualities is the Team Looking For?

• Culinary expertise with a passion for high-qualityfood.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations efficiently.
• A commitment to food safety and hygiene standards.

What You’ll Bring:

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalentqualification.
• Proven experience in a similar role, particularly withinaged care or hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP food safety standards.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team andindependently.

Why Join Us?

At UnitingSA, we are committed to improving thequality of life for our residents – and as a Chef, you’ll be at theheart of that mission. You’ll have the opportunity to showcase yourculinary skills in a meaningful role, contributing to avalues-driven organisation that cares deeply for both its residentsand team members.

For a confidential discussion, contact TravisJenkins, Hotel Services Manager, on0414 860 772. If you require assistance with yourapplication, please reach out to our Talent & Acquisition team at08 8440 2120.

UnitingSA reserves the right to close this advert earlier ifa suitable candidate is identified.

We Welcome Applications From:

We welcome applications from all community members, includingAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diversebackgrounds, and people with all abilities and diversities.

Our employment screenings vary based on role requirements toensure we recruit individuals aligned with our standards.

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