• An unbridled passion for food and a love of sharing your 'food stories' with our patrons
• Exceptional leadership skills with demonstrated results in developing and motivating teams. Your lead-by-example approach will be infectious
• The ability to coordinate and manage the day-to-day F&B operations whilst leading and inspiring the team to enhance the guest experience – every guest, every interaction, every day
• Be a calming influence amid a highly pressured, fast-paced environment, with the ability to sustain and drive positive morale creating a culture that people want to be a part of
• Have a flexible approach to adapting to guest requests, and have the necessary skills to actively resolve complaints and challenges presented by customers

Our aged care facility is seeking a talented individual to join our team as an experienced chef or cook.

The Position:

We are currently seeking an experienced Chef / Cook to join our catering department at Eliza Purton in Ulverstone, Tasmania on a Casual basis.

As a chef / cook in our facility, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.

The Organisation:

Respect is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose-driven aged care provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales. Respect is known for the great care we provide to our residents and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.

The chef / cook will work under the guidance of the Chef Manager to prepare, cook and serve nourishing, palatable and attractive in-house meals for residents which are consistent with the guidelines of the Food Safety Program. The ideal candidate for this position will have previous experience working in a commercial kitchen, preferably in an aged care facility or similar environment. You should have a strong understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• Previous experience in residential aged care or a similar commercial kitchen
• A relevant qualification
• A current national police certificate (or ability to acquire) to enable the individual to work in the aged care industry.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

If you are passionate about cooking and caring for others, we would love to hear from you.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.

We are currently hiring for several casual positions for Laundry and Cleaning Services Assistants at Respect Eliza Purton.

About Us: As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities. Our purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

About the roles: The Cleaning Services Assistant is responsible to provide cleaning services which contribute to a safe, clean and home like living environment for residents and staff. The Laundry Services Assistant is responsible for the provision of laundry services in accordance with infection control and laundry practice standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services according to established cleaning schedules.
• Mopping, vacuuming and polishing floors, shampooing of carpets, damp dusting, waste management and restocking of supplies.
• Assist with laundry practices as required.
• Maintain records of completion of cleaning schedule duties.
• Safe storage and use of cleaning / laundry agents including correct cleaning agents used in correct quantities for each task.
• Participate in the infection control program.
• Contribute to a safe environment when undertaking duties ensuring equipment is not obscuring exits and passageways
• Ensure all resident personal clothing and laundry items are labeled.
• Safely transport and handles soiled linen in accordance with infection control requirements.
• Launders linen and resident personal clothing according to policies and procedures.
• Ensure correct storage and rotation of clean linen.
• Inspect and identify linen items for replacement.
• Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.

Essential: 

• Training or experience in cleaning.
• Experience in laundry practices.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire
• Knowledge and experience in chemical handling.
• Experience in residential aged care.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.

We're currently hiring Food Services Assistants for immediate start in casual and permanent part time positions at Respect Eliza Purton.

About us: As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

About the Role: Under the direction of the Chef/Cook, the Food Services Assistant is responsible to contribute to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Food Safety Program (FSP); and the provision of a variety of quality food and beverages to meet the resident’s individual needs and preferences.

Key Duties:

• Contribute to menu planning to meet the resident’s needs and preferences.
• Preparation, serving, presentation and delivery of food and refreshments in accordance with the FSP.
• General cleaning in accordance with the FSP.
• Assist with the monitoring and recording requirements of the FSP. Examples include recording temperatures and receipting goods.
• Ensures the friendly and timely delivery of meals and refreshments to all residents.
• Report any concerns/difficulties experienced with care recipients in relation to food and beverages to the Registered Nurse In Charge

Essential: 

• Food Handling Course.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• Experience in residential aged care food services.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.

Our purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

Our Values:

• Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
• Care -  Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
• Teamwork -  Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
• Courage -  Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
• Integrity -  Be open, honest, and trustworthy
• Innovation -  Think differently to solve problems
• Excellence -  Drive quality to continuously improve