Chef

RetireAustralia; Gosford; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RetireAustralia is seeking an experienced Chef to lead a kitchen team at Tarragal Glen Retirement Village in Erina, NSW. This casual role covers 9:30am–6:30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, with additional shifts possible to cover planned leaves.

You will work with the Head Chef to ensure nutritious meals meet high standards and comply with WH&S policies. Required: minimum 3 years in a similar role, Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, experience preparing meals for aged care, and relevant checks

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience in preparation of nutritionally adequate meals for aged care.
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.
• National Police Check and First Aid & CPR.

Responsibilities

• Control stock take, food orders and costing for an efficient kitchen operation.
• Oversee team members and provide support as required.
• Maintain and manage all food regulations.

Skills

3+ years experience

Aged care meal prep

Team leadership

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

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, located in Erina NSW on a casual 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.

Casual position working 9:30am to 6:30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays - availability on these days essential
Additional shifts may be available across a 7 day roster to support planned leave coverage – flexibility highly regarded

Please Note: Only candidates with working rights in Australia should apply

The position

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.

We’re on the lookout for someone with:

• 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.
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery/formal Chef/Cook training.
• National Police Check (or ability to obtain).
• First Aid & CPR Certificate (or ability to obtain).
• Prepared to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment including Drug and Alcohol Testing
• The wellbeing of all RetireAustralia team members is our priority and we regularly run initiatives such as safety training, wellness challenges, mental health awareness programs and a free annual flu vaccination program.
• We have a dedicated learning and development team, who have received industry recognition for their training and development programs which assist team members to achieve their personal and professional development goals while working at RetireAustralia.
• RetireAustralia offers a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program to all employees and their family members to assist with work-related and personal issues.

Who we are

RetireAustralia is a leading private owner, operator and developer of retirement villages with a focus on creating thriving communities where older Australians live the life they choose in their own homes.

Across our villages in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia we are revolutionising retirement living through our continuum of care model and range of accommodation options that integrate independent living with Support At Home services and on-site higher acuity care facilities. We are also building the future of retirement living, expanding several existing communities and developing new purpose-built communities in areas with high demand for quality senior living.

With customers at the centre, a wonderful culture and an ambitious growth strategy in a sector experiencing rapid expansion and diversification, RetireAustralia is an employer of choice for individuals who want to make their mark.