Chef/Cook - Aged Care
We are currently seeking an experienced Casual Chef/Cook to join the team of a leading aged care provider, located in Berwick VIC.
Summary about this job
Chefs/Cooks
Company: Craigcare
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Casual/Vacation
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-7-4346-9262
Fax: +61-7-8167-4896
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Detail information about job Chef/Cook - Aged Care. Terms and conditions vacancy
We are currently seeking an experienced Casual Chef/Cook to join the dedicated catering team in our Berwick facility working 4-5 days per week and would require some weekend work.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Maintaining the company's Food Safety Program,
- Following the organisation's recipes as per the menu,
- Preparing, cooking and serving meals to residents,
- Conducting continuous improvement activities to enhance catering services to residents,
- Maintaining a close working relationship with the Facility Manager as well as senior managers,
- Maintaining budget by appropriate cost control activity, and
- Purchasing of food and non food items as per company policy and procedures.
As the successful applicant, you will possess the following:
- Chef Qualifications or a Trade Cook certificate,
- Basic and Advanced Food Handling Courses,
- Food Safety's Supervisor certificate,
- Knowledge of OH&S,
- Experience in menu planning,
- Previous experience in managing a large kitchen in all aspects of a kitchen operation,
- Ability to work well within a team environment,
- Strong leadership skills,
- Excellent communication and written skills,
- Competent knowledge of Microsoft Word,
- Experience within a Residential Aged Care environment (desirable),
- Knowledge of the Aged Care Accreditation Standards, and
- Knowledge of modified diets and thickened fluids.
- A current National Police Clearance (dated within 3 years).
If you possess the above skills and relevant experience, click apply now for this exciting opportunity!
The closing date for all applications is at 5pm, Friday 3 August 2018.
* Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.