Chef

Blue Care; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not for Profit Salary Packaging

Super

Penalties & Allowances

Job summary

BlueCare is seeking a qualified Chef for our Toowoomba Aged Care Facility. The role involves preparing, cooking and serving meals with attention to dietary requirements and food safety.

You will support menu design and ensure service quality in a busy hospitality environment. Applicants should hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Australia) or higher, have at least 3 years of experience as a Chef, and demonstrate strong communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in safe food preparation and handling.
• Understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements for residents.
• Knowledge of WHS and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals adhering to dietary needs and safety standards.
• Assist with menu design and implementation alongside senior staff.
• Maintain quality standards and standard operating procedures in service.

Skills

Food safety

Nutrition knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Australia)

Job description

BlueCare | Chef | Toowoomba Aged Care FacilityEmployment Term: Permanent Full-Time opportunity available (Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm)Location: BlueCare Toowoomba Aged Care FacilityRemuneration: $31.44 per hour + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (increase your take home pay) + Super + Penalties & AllowancesMake a meaningful difference with BlueCareWe’re looking for someone who wants to build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others - through small moments that leave big impacts.About the role:This is a great opportunity for a Chef or highly experienced Cook aiming to restore their work life balance and gain employment in one of Australia’s fastest growing industries with the following tasks: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.Role requirements:As a 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:Hold a relevant trade qualification Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Australia) or aboveHave 3 years minimum experience as a qualified ChefGreat communication skills and excellent attention to detailUnderstanding of Australian food and beverage standardsConfidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policiesHow to applyClick APPLY to submit your application.We warmly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disability, and people of all genders and identities.Employee 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.