Head Chef_Full Time_Elizabeth Park, South Australia

Estia Investments Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail savings with the Blue LightCard

Discounted car hire

Employee Assistance Program for you

Free Wellbeing App to support your  m­

Novated leasing for vehicles

Workplace banking support

ACN membership discounts for nurses

Discounted health insurance with nib

Discounted JB HiFi

Job summary

Estia Health in Adelaide is seeking a hands-on Chef to deliver nutritious, tasty meals to residents in a busy, supportive kitchen. You will lead a small team, ensure Food Safety Plan compliance, and tailor menus in collaboration with dietitians and nursing staff.

This full-time role requires managing day-to-day kitchen operations, controlling budgets, and providing coaching to staff while maintaining high standards of service and resident wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day operations in the kitchen.
• Lead and manage team of kitchen staff.
• Food safety supervisor.
• Compliance of the kitchen.
• Maintain records of residents’ needs and preferences in consultation with RN/PC in charge.
• Efficient management of catering service including HR and ordering of supplies.
• Prepare, cook, serve and deliver meals according to the menu and Food Safety Plan.
• Plan menus in consultation with residents and Dietitian to meet nutrition and cultural needs.
• Develop, implement and review the Food Safety Plan.
• Provide day-to-day coaching for staff to meet Food Safety Plan requirements.

Job description

About the Role

In this busy, diverse and challenging role you will deliver exceptional service to our residents to ensuring their meal experience is to the highest standard.

As Chef you’ll:

What you'll do

• Join a passionate team of food creators striving to deliver excellence in food nutrition catering to individual and diverse needs.
• Take pride in creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents can look forward to enjoying a meal in the company of others.
• Make a rewarding contribution by creating nutritious and healthy meals that bring delight to our residents.

You’ll be a real team player who:

• Manage day to day operations in the kitchen.
• Lead and manage team of kitchen staff.
• Food safety supervisor.
• Compliance of the kitchen.
• In consultation with the RN/PC in charge, maintain a record of resident’s needs, preferences, and assistive devices, and ensure these are provided each meal.
• Efficient and effective management of the catering service including human resource management and ordering of supplies, ensuring adequate supplies according to the menu and budget.
• Preparation, cooking, serving and delivery of meals according to the menu and Food Safety Plan requirements.
• Menu planning in consultation with residents / representatives, Dietitian, RN/PC in Charge, Diversional Therapist and Director of Nursing to ensure the menu provides for, adequate nutrition and hydration, cultural and spiritual needs, enjoyment of food and special occasions.
• Plans, documents, implements, monitors, and evaluates the Food Safety Plan, including annual review and 6 monthly internal assessment of the Plan.
• Provides orientation and day to day coaching for staff to ensure work practices meet the Food Safety Plan requirements.
• A roster that meets workload requirements, industrial obligations and budgetary requirements is completed and displayed within the required timeframe.
• Reports any issues of concern related to food services to the manager.
• Reports any issues of concern related to residents to the RN/PC in Charge or Director of Nursing/Care Manager.
• Recipes with dietitian input are documented for menu dishes and special dietary requirements such as, diabetes, high/low fibre, high/low protein.

Working Hours and Salary

Be Available for Full Time 76 hours per fortnight $37.85 - $41.70 per ordinary hour

Benefits

• Retail savings with the Blue Light Card
• Discounted car hire
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health
• Novated leasing for vehicles
• Workplace banking support
• ACN membership discounts for nurses
• Discounted health insurance with nib health
• Discounted JB HiFi

As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centred aged care and services.

Company Culture

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks.

During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination.

With 96 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

About Estia Health

At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you. Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

Our Family.