Eldercare offers a rare opportunity for a Chef Manager to drive extraordinary outcomes at our residential aged care facility located in Woodcroft, South Australia, Cottage Grove. Eldercare is a leading not-for-profit aged care provider in South Australia with 1800 employees. Our workplace culture embraces teamwork, innovation and a dedication to our purpose of delivering peace of mind with our care. About the role Leading Age Care Provider in SA Conveniently located in Woodcroft Permanent Full Time Position Utilise both your hospitality and people management skills in this diverse role As part of the leadership team at this site, you will report directly to the Site Operations Manager. You will have overall responsibility for Hospitality Services including food services, cleaning and laundry.
You will use your technical expertise, leadership skills and commitment to optimal work practices to deliver best practice Hospitality services and continuous improvement.
This broad but challenging position will allow you to join a cohort of high-performing Chef Managers across the business, to deliver exceptional customer experience and optimal nutrition for our residents.
You will use proven systems and workflows across food safety, menu development, modified diets, purchasing and workforce management to ensure services are delivered which are compliant with regulatory standards and within budget.
To be successful in this role, you will: Have experience in a complex aged care or healthcare environment Hold qualifications in Hospitality Management or Commercial Cookery
Have reasonable IT knowledge Be committed to delivering person-centred care Be experienced in managing staff within a complex hospitality environment Have sound leadership skills, including time management and organisational capabilities Be passionate about delivering high quality food Demonstrated experience in managing budgets If you want to join our inspiring team, we can offer you: Attractive staff benefits such as salary sacrificing Great team environment with variety in the role Ongoing professional development in a caring and professional environment Eldercare encourages you to apply if you are a committed and results-driven individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes whilst modelling the behaviours underpinning Eldercare's values of respect, accountability and connection.
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To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and working with vulnerable people clearance as specified by NDIS. You will also be required to comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy with included vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19. As per Eldercare's Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to: Be vaccinated against seasonal influenza by no later than 1 June each year Be vaccinated against COVID-19 as per current ATAGI guidelines Exemptions on a temporary or permanent basis can only be approved by Eldercare's Chief Executive. Eldercare welcomes and respects the diversity that our residents, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected. Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, staff and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender-based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse. All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare. Eldercare is proud to provide a smoke-free environment across all sites. Personal Details * Required field First name * Last name * E-mail * Digits only or add + for international numbers
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To be employed with Eldercare, you are required to have full working rights in Australia. Please indicate your working rights: *
I am an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia I have a student or temporary visa I do not have the right to work in Australia As per Eldercare's Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to be vaccinated against seasonal influenza by no later than 1 June each year. Exemptions on a temporary or permanent basis can only be approved by Eldercare's Chief Executive. Please select what is applicable to your vaccination status. * Yes, I have had my vaccination No, but I am willing to get the vaccine No, I have an exemption No, I do not wish to be vaccinated As per Eldercare's Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as per current ATAGI guidelines. Exemptions on a temporary or permanent basis can only be approved by Eldercare's Chief Executive. Please select what is applicable to your vaccination status. * I have received all three doses I have had my 1st and 2nd dose and have a booking to receive my booster I have had my 1st and 2nd dose but am not yet eligible for my booster I have a medical exemption endorsed by the Chief Public Medical Officer or her delegate I do not wish to be vaccinated Employment History
Have you previously been employed by Eldercare? * Yes – Employed directly through Eldercare Yes – Agency Yes - Student Placement No If you have answered "yes" to the above question, please indicate date/s and site/s Other
If you have previously worked at Eldercare, is your application for employment being filed under Section 18 of the Return to Work Act? * Yes No Not applicable, I have not previoulsy worked for Eldercare Experience
How many years experience do you have as a Chef working in Aged Care or a Health care environment? * I don't have any experience Less than 12 months Between 12 months and 5 years More than 5 years Please briefly outline your experience in managing a budget within the Hospitality Environment. What are your salary expectations excluding superannuation? * #J-18808-Ljbffr
