Chef de Partie

LDK Healthcare; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free on-site parking

Purchased leave

Novated leasing

Discount program

Free daily coffee

Professional development

LDK culture

Beautiful workplace

On-site staff cafes

Cultural events

Referral bonus

Job summary

LDK Seniors Living in Canberra invites applications for a Chef de Partie to deliver fresh, high-quality meals with Love, Decency and Kindness. You will work alongside the kitchen leadership to prepare and present dishes and maintain hygiene standards for residents.

Join a team that values family-friendly, for-purpose culture and offers on-site parking, salary packaging, and ongoing professional development within our premium Amberfield village offering 24/7 care options and resort-style

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Kitchen Operations, Hospitality (Cookery) or equivalent desirable.
• Previous experience in commercial catering, food services or a commercial kitchen environment.
• Experience running a kitchen section and completing preparation and order lists.
• Strong understanding of food handling, hygiene practices and food safety requirements.
• Food Handler Certificate and knowledge of State Food Safety Regulations desirable.
• Awareness of dietary requirements of older people and experience preparing meals from fresh ingredients desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion, present and serve a range of quality meals and food items.
• Support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef with food preparation, cooking and day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Run a designated section within the commercial kitchen and complete preparation and order lists.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with regulations and LDK standards.
• Assist with stock management, including labelling, storing, picking and dispatching goods and meals.
• Use and maintain kitchen equipment appropriately while contributing to a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Teamwork

Food preparation

Education

Certificate III in Kitchen Operations, Hospitality (Cookery)

Job description

LDK Seniors Living vision is for every senior Australian to be treated with Love, Decency & Kindness in their ageing journey. Our core values of Love, Decency & Kindness underpin our culture and guide every aspect of everything we do for our residents and our team members. All LDK villages combine the best part of retirement living and aged care to deliver our unique One Move Promise® – our guarantee that once our residents call LDK home, they will never have to move again.

About Amberfield

LDK Seniors Living’s newest premium village, Amberfield, is located on Cotter Road in Weston, in Canberra’s inner south. It is a short driving distance to Yarralumla, Curtin and Woden town centre. Amberfield will feature 370+ homes, comprising of apartments, sky villas, and villas. LDK’s range of community activities will promote well-being and provide an exceptional and fulfilling senior living experience so residents thrive at every stage of life. This is underpinned by the assurance of a full range of care options, from independent living to 24/7 high-level care, including dementia support. Residents will enjoy resort-style living, with first-class amenities on-site including a restaurant, cafe, bar, greengrocer, theatre and beauty salon. The wellness centre offers a gym, indoor pool, and private health consultation rooms. Thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces include a dog park and eco park.

About the role

Join our Hospitality team as a Chef de Partie and help deliver fresh, high-quality meals with Love, Decency and Kindness. Working alongside our kitchen leadership team, you will assist with food preparation and cooking, maintain excellent hygiene standards and provide friendly, professional service to our residents.

Role responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion, present and serve a range of quality meals and food items.
• Support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef with food preparation, cooking and day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Run a designated section within the commercial kitchen and complete preparation and order lists.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with relevant regulations and LDK standards.
• Assist with stock management, including labelling, storing, picking and dispatching goods and meals.
• Use and maintain kitchen equipment appropriately while contributing to a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Certificate III in Kitchen Operations, Hospitality (Cookery) or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Previous experience in commercial catering, food services or a commercial kitchen environment.
• Experience running a kitchen section and completing preparation and order lists.
• Strong understanding of food handling, hygiene practices and food safety requirements.
• Food Handler Certificate and knowledge of State Food Safety Regulations are desirable.
• Awareness of the dietary requirements of older people and experience preparing meals from fresh ingredients is desirable.
• A positive, service-focused approach with strong self-management, problem-solving, adaptability and ability to work collaboratively.

Our Employee Value Proposition

LDK villages have established a reputation of being ‘truly happy places’ for residents. We know that this can only be achieved if our team feel connected, respected and valued. When you join LDK, you will be joining a for-purpose, values-led, people-first organisation that empowers and invests in our employees to develop, nurture and grow individual professional capability. You will work in a friendly, open and welcoming environment.

• Competitive salary package
• Free on-site parking
• Purchased leave options, giving you the flexibility to take extra time off when you need it.
• Salary packaging with novated leasing options
• Rewards and retail discounts program
• Free daily coffee/tea/standard beverage for all staff
• Continuous professional development and promotion opportunities
• Excellent company culture underpinned by Love, Decency and Kindness (LDK)
• Beautiful workplace environment at all our villages
• On-site cafes and restaurants available to staff
• Celebration of cultural events amongst staff and residents
• Employee referral bonus and retention bonus

How to apply

People who join LDK inherently possess and practice LDK values in their daily life. They have a desire and passion to apply these values toward a fulfilling purpose of caring for older people and want to work together with a team that are highly committed to the LDK vision.

If this sounds like you, and LDK sounds like the place you’ve been looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Please click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.

We encourage all applicants to visit our website at https://ldk.com.au/.

Kindly email ******@ldk.com.au if you have any questions.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Clearance. LDK Seniors' Living has a mandatory vaccination policy in relation to influenza.

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