We are currently looking for a Chef Supervisor to join our catering team at Alcheringa in Swan Hill, Victoria, on a full-time basis from Monday to Friday. Additionally, we have an opening for a Chef to work part-time on Saturdays and Sundays.

The Organisation:
Respect Aged Care embraces the values of respect, care, teamwork, courage, integrity, innovation and excellence. We provide a supportive and respectful working environment and pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service and individualised care to our residents and their families.

The Position:
The Chef Supervisor is responsible for the daily operational management of the Catering Department and all food services personnel within the facility. The Chef Supervisor is required to implement, deliver, monitor and evaluate the Food Safety Program and ensure the catering department is managed and maintained within all formal accreditation standards and compliance requirements. On a day to day basis this position shall report to the General Manager. Indirect reports shall include other organisational management representatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Menu planning in consultation with residents / representatives, dietitian, RN in Charge and General Manager to ensure adequate nutrition and hydration standards are maintained for residents.
• Maintain a record of residents needs, preferences and assistive devices and ensure these are provided.
• Documentation of recipes for menu dishes and special dietary requirements. Ensures recipes cater for cultural and spiritual requirements and for special occasions.
• Ordering of supplies, ensuring adequate supplies according to menu and budget.
• Documentation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Food Safety Program.
• Follow up on resident complaints and feedback.
• Preparation and cooking of meals according to the menu and Food Safety Program.

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.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Trade Cook Certificate or equivalent.
• Food Handling Course.
• Current Food Safety Supervisors Certificate.
• Experience in hospitality.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).

Desirable:

• Experience in residential aged care.
• Computer literacy skills - medium level.

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.

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.

• With your experience, create an impact on our guests in this hands-on and detail orientated role
• Ensure our guests have a great dining experience and make holiday memories
• Staff accommodation and meals package available 

What you’ll do:

You may work in a variety of our dining venues, providing exceptional service with a warm welcome. You’ll treat our guests and customers as individuals, offering tailored options and solutions with a resilient and can-do attitude. On a daily basis you will:

• Undertake general or specialised cooking, baking, pastry cooking or butchering duties, as required​ to a high standard
• Monitor the hygiene of food preparation areas and equipment
• Under the direction of the Head or Executive Chef, you will be responsible for kitchen management including portion and stock control and for the supervision and training of other kitchen staff.

Mercure Sydney Blacktown is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Part Time Chef to join our team of inspired hospitality professionals. You will be working the breakfast shift, preparing & serving food for the hotel buffet breakfast and food prep for our all-day dining menu and Distrikt Cafe.

What you will be doing:

• Full ownership and operation of the kitchen including breakfast service.
• Ensure the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and quality are maintained.
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, and maintaining optimal stock levels.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the quality and timely delivery of ingredients.
• Oversee, train and develop the kitchen team.

About us

Cruise Sydney provides a luxuriously unique way for guests to experience the beautiful Sydney Harbour. Our exclusive 78ft luxury cruiser ‘The Spirit of Migloo’ boasts uninterrupted 360-degree views while guests enjoying an amazing culinary experience including regionally sourced food and prestigious wines. Departing from Darling Harbour, Cruise Sydney provides lunch and dinner cruises as well as private charter events.

Cruise Sydney is part of Journey Beyond, a national tourism business focused on bringing Australia’s unique and iconic experiences to life.

About the role

As a casual Chef with Cruise Sydney, you will be in charge of the kitchen on your rostered shifts, responsible for end-to-end kitchen operations for our lunch cruises, dinner cruises and private charters, which seat up to 80 guests on a set menu.

Depending on the number of seats booked you'll have the support of one or two Kitchen Hands, however this role is well suited to a Chef who enjoys working independently and unsupervised. The Chef is hands-on in preparing and cooking all dishes, ensuring the highest standard and quality of food production for our guests. The Chef must ensure that the kitchen meets all regulations including hygiene and food safety guidelines.

A standard working day may be up to 12 hours between 8:30am – 11:00pm, across any of the seven days in the calendar week, including weekends and public holidays. Shifts commence and finish each day at Jones Bay Wharf in Pyrmont.

You can read more about Cruise Sydney and get a detailed understanding of the menu on our website - https://www.journeybeyondcruises.com/cruises/

About You

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar Chef role (experience on cruises or in high-end restaurants will be highly regarded)
• Must possess a Commercial Cookery Certificate
• Must enjoy working independently, autonomously and unsupervised, and have the desire to be in charge of the kitchen
• Leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor Kitchen Hand
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality food
• Strong communication skills with the ability to control and direct food preparation process
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure all dishes are up to standard
• Entitlement to work in Australia - if you are on a visa, this must have no restrictions for at least 6 months
• Must not be affected by sea sickness

What We Offer

As a Journey Beyond employee you'll enjoy:

• Generous 75% discount on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• Opportunities to grow your experience across our other 13 brands nationally
• Generous discounts with key suppliers such as Qantas Club & Appelles products
• Exclusive private health partnership with Medibank
• Access to leading Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providers

Remuneration and penalties are in accordance with the Hospitality Industry Award.

Are you ready to join us? Your journey begins here!

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We are looking for the following:

• 1x Commi Chef with minimum 8 Hours Per Week 
• 1x Commi Chef with minimum 12 Hours Per Week