Chef

Hospitality · Coraki, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

Position: Chef Manager with an established care organisation in New South Wales. You will take charge of kitchen operations and head a team that serves quality meals to older residents.

The employer wants a qualified, capable chef who is ready to move past routine cooking into leadership, menu planning, food quality, compliance and kitchen performance.

Terms stated in the advert: Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, a salary of $92,820–$109,200 plus salary packaging benefits, and a supportive, purpose-driven environment. Be careful when applying: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.

Key Responsibilities

Enforce strict food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards in the kitchen
Oversee the kitchen's daily operation as the person with overall responsibility
Direct and coordinate kitchen staff so service standards stay consistent
Train, mentor and support the kitchen team
Plan, prepare and supervise nutritious resident meals
Write menus that match nutritional requirements and resident preferences
Check preparation, cooking, portion control and presentation, and get meals out on time and at the right quality
Control stock, ordering and food supply, and help keep food costs and waste low
Work with care teams on special diets and individual meal requirements
Act on resident feedback with improvements where appropriate, and propose new ideas for menus, processes and the dining experience
Keep accurate kitchen records and all required documentation, and run a safe, efficient kitchen that complies with relevant regulations
Build a respectful, positive kitchen culture where people work as a team

Requirements & Eligibility

Holder of a recognised qualification in Commercial Cookery
Strong track record as a Chef Manager, Head Chef or in a senior culinary role, plus experience managing a commercial, institutional or large-scale catering operation
Demonstrated ability to lead a team and supervise staff
In-depth knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements
Capable of planning and producing nutritious, varied and high-quality meals
Understanding of special dietary and nutritional needs
Good organisation and strong kitchen management ability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and can work independently while still collaborating well with other teams
Committed to keeping resident care and service standards high
Previous aged care, healthcare, hospitality or large-scale catering experience is advantageous
International applicants must meet the applicable employment and visa requirements

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