Chef

Blue Care; Shellborough; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

BlueCare is seeking a passionate Chef to join our Pinangba Shalom Elders Village team in Condon, Townsville. This casual role focuses on preparing, cooking and serving food in line with dietary requirements and strict food safety standards.

You will support senior hospitality staff with menu design and implementation, maintain quality across all service functions, and assist with stock control. Trade qualifications and strong communication are essential, along with knowledge of Australian food

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications or equivalent skills required.
• Experience in safe food preparation and handling.
• Knowledge of Australian food and beverage standards.
• Ability to work with senior hospitality staff and in high-volume service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food in line with dietary requirements and food safety standards.
• Assist with menu design and implementation.
• Maintain quality standards across all service functions and audit readiness.
• Manage stock control and assist with procurement as needed.

Skills

Food safety

Communication

Nutrition awareness

Attention to detail

WHS knowledge

Education

Trade qualifications

Equivalent skills

Job description

Chef | Pinangba | Shalom Elders Village | Condon- Townsville· Employment Term: Casual· Location: Condon, Townsville· Remuneration: $31.44 per hour + Casual Loading + Super + Not for Profit SalaryPackaging + Penalties + Allowances + Employee Discounts· Must be Trade QualifiedMake a meaningful difference with BlueCareWe are looking for a passionate Chef to join our team. If you’re an experienced Chef with a customer focus and ready to drive our facility to success – we want to hear from you!Services for Star of the Seas are delivered by Pinangba, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led arm of UnitingCare. The foundations of Pinangba are built from our cultural identity and strong community relationships and partnerships.We deliver culturally informed services through innovative service delivery to progress Self-Determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through unique and holistic care; prioritising social justice to nurture physical, mental and spiritual healing.About the role:This is a great opportunity for an experienced Chef aiming to restore their work life balance and gain employment in one of Australia’s fastest growing industries with the following:· Prepare, cook and serve food in adherence with dietary requirements with a strong focus on food safety standards· Support senior hospitality staff members with menu design and implementation· Promote quality standards and maintain service with standard operating procedures including audit, stock control across all hospitality functionsRole requirements:As an experienced Chef, you’ll take pride in your presentation, be knowledgeable in relation to nutrition and have a keen interest on the impact of dietary requirements on our aged residents.You will have proven experience in safe food preparation, storage and delivery, a clear understanding of WHS, be confident in medium-high volume meal preparation and demonstrate the following:· Relevant trade qualifications or equivalent skills from previous experience· Great communication skills and excellent attention to detail· Understanding of Australian food and beverage standards· Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policiesEmployee Benefits:Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annumA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceBlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be tooJoining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.Child safe, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for childrenImplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesAppropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurAbide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct SchemeDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email [e-mail] workplaceWe work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.Commitment to SafeguardingWe are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.