Chef

Arcare Aged Care; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

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Arcare Aged Care is seeking a Chef to lead the kitchen and deliver nutritious, appealing meals for residents. You will oversee meal preparation, ensure dietary needs are met, and maintain high hygiene standards under the Head Chef's guidance.

Join a team-focused kitchen that values collaboration, quality, and resident wellbeing, providing opportunities to influence menus and dining experiences across multiple residences.

Competenze

• Adaptability and passion for quality meals.
• Ability to lead a Catering team and collaborate with kitchen staff.
• Commitment to food safety and high hygiene standards.

Mansioni

• Meal preparation according to Head Chef menus, ensuring nutritious and appealing meals.
• Accommodate special dietary requirements for residents.
• Uphold strict food safety and hygiene practices in the kitchen.
• Monitor ingredient quality and portion sizes to ensure high standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen team for efficient service.

Conoscenze

Adaptability

Leadership

Collaborative mindset

Passion for what you produce

Formazione

Certificate III or IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

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About the Role

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The Chef plays a significant role in enhancing the quality of life for residents at Arcare by providing delicious and nutritious meals. As the Chef, you will prepare well-balanced meals while fostering a positive dining experience for our residents, leading by example & providing guidance to the broader Catering team.

Key responsibilities:

• Meal Preparation: Responsible for preparing meals according to the menus designed by the Head Chef. Ensure that the meals are nutritious, appealing, and meet the specific dietary needs of individual residents.
• Special Diets: Accommodate special dietary requirements, such as texture-modified diets, to cater to the unique health conditions and preferences of our residents.
• Food Safety and Hygiene: Adhere to strict food safety and hygiene standards to prevent foodborne illnesses and maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Quality Control: Monitor the quality of ingredients and finished dishes, ensuring that they meet high standards in taste, appearance, and portion sizes.
• Collaboration with Kitchen Staff: Work as part of a team in the kitchen, collaborating with other kitchen staff, to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.

What we’re looking for

• Certificate III or IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
• Food Safety Supervisor Certification
• Adaptability, passion for what you produce and how you lead the team
• Collaborative approach

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, Arcare operates over 60 residences across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC, supported by more than 10, team members. Our focus is simple — building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.