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.
