Chef

Elderly Care; Gold Coast City; Sur place; AUD 34 000 - 44 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee assistance program

Range of health and wellness initiates

Résumé du poste

Elderly Care is seeking an experienced Chef to join our Cypress Gardens Aged Care facility in Queensland. This Part-time role focuses on preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for our elderly residents in a caring and professional environment.

Responsibilities include cooking for diverse dietary needs, maintaining food safety, ordering supplies, and mentoring kitchen staff. Flexibility for ongoing training and career progression is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience as a Chef in aged care or healthcare.
• Current Food Safety Certificate and Cert II or III in Cookery.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of nutritious meals.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with care staff.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and cook meals, including special dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation.
• Order and manage kitchen supplies and stock.
• Collaborate with care team on resident dietary needs.
• Mentor and supervise kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist Chef Manager to deliver quality meals to residents.

Connaissances

Chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Staff supervision

Care team collaboration

Formation

Food Safety Certificate

Cert II or III in Cookery

Description du poste

Elderly Care is seeking an experienced Chef to join our team in our Cypress Gardens Aged Care facility. This Part-time role is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for our elderly residents in a caring and professional environment.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a variety of meals, including special dietary requirements, for our elderly residents
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation
• Ordering and managing kitchen supplies and stock
• Collaborating with the care team to understand resident dietary needs and preferences
• Mentoring and supervising kitchen staff
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations
• Assisting Chef Manager in delivering quality meals to residents

About you

At least 3 years' experience as a Chef, preferably in an aged care or healthcare setting

Current Food Safety Certificate and Cert II or III in Cookery

Strong culinary skills and knowledge of nutritious meal preparation

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with the care team

Good organisational and time management abilities

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations

Passion for providing high-quality dining experiences for the elderly

Flexible part-time hours

Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression

• Employee assistance program
• Range of health and wellness initiatives

About us

Elderly Care is a leading provider of premium aged care services in Queensland. Our mission is to create a warm, nurturing environment where our residents can thrive. With over 20 years of experience, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to our elderly community.