About Us: At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want.
With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4300 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the B E S T philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion , and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do.
More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Queenborough Rise, Sandy Bay Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking Above award hourly rates Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually Annual Leave loading Career pathways , education and training opportunities Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff Enhanced Parental Leave options Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania) Not for profit, values-based organisation About the role: An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate Chef to join the team at Uniting AgeWell (insert location) .
The focus of this role is to provide high quality, nutritious meals and exceptional service to our residents to enhance their daily lives.
This includes: Planning, ordering and preparing meals in a way that will enhance the resident's dining experience, in line with all specialised diets, including supplements and texture modified foods Ensure a high level of compliance with all food safety guidelines and HACCP procedures This is a Full-Time role working 76 Hours per fortnight Monday - Friday, 9am - 530pm.
About you: This is the place for you if you have: Hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
Have experience in a Residential Aged Care kitchen environment (ordering, budgeting and rostering Have worked with specialised diets, including supplements and texture modified foods Fully conversant with HACCP and food safety legislation Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the B E S T way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust) Essentials for working in Aged Care: A current Working With Children Check card / Vulnerable People card Current and ongoing flu vaccinations Australian working rights Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
You can access the position description here: Chef PD.pdf For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at ******.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We look forward to hearing from you!