Are you passionate about food and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents?
Come and join our team at The Alba Aged Care where we are leading the industry in driving our award winning 'Better Together' model, raising the quality of living in Aged Care.
We are looking for a Part Time Chef 24 hours per week.
What's on Offer: We value our team greatly and the wonderful work they do within our Residential Communities, to enhance the lives of our residents – the most deserving people in our communities.
Our employees enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including the following: $35.60 per hour plus super Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days.
Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave with equal benefits for both parents and access to a number of employee discounts.
The role We are currently looking for a motivated and experienced Chef to join our wonderful Aged Care team at The Alba Aged Care in South Melbourne, 3205.
As the Chef you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef and Hospitality Teams while preparing resident meals to the highest quality and maintaining the highest hygiene standards.
We are not only focused on providing exceptional care to our residents but to provide a safe, secure, friendly, and supportive environment for our staff members.
What you will be doing Preparing nutritious meals, snacks, and desserts to the highest standards Maintaining hygiene standards within the kitchen and adhering to health and safety procedures Developing relationships with residents and their families, providing companionship at mealtimes, and seeking feedback on menu improvements Working with a friendly team of Cooks, Kitchen Hands and Food Service Assistants About you We are looking for an experienced Chef with the following qualities and skills: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery A Food Handling / Food Safety Certificate (HLTFSE001) or willingness to obtain one A strong customer focus Experience in a similar role within Aged Care or a commercial kitchen Knowledge of special dietary requirements/modified meals beneficial Willing to obtain an NDIS Clearance Check if successful Fully vaccinated for Influenza and COVID 19 (2 Doses) If you're seeking a role with real purpose and where you can create meaningful resident relationships through your outstanding clinical care, please apply today.
This role is an aged care key personnel role and as such is subject to additional suitability requirements.
Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.
To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please click https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan
