Head Chef

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Bolton Clarke Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Head Chef - Aged Care role at Bolton Clarke.

Bolton Clarke is Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

About The Opportunity

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for delivering fine dining cuisine and catering services which meet the specific needs of our Homes and residents, while maintaining the Bolton Clarke Catering Policy within an approved budget. The Head Chef is a member of the leadership team of the Home, contributing to and supporting the strategic direction and KPI's of the Home. This role will require you to work on a full-time, Monday to Friday. Reporting to the GM, you will be mainly responsible for:

  • Ensuring all food service activities are completed in accordance with Food Safety Plan (FSP), Allity Food Standards and as directed by the GM.
  • Ensuring compliance with OH&S.
  • Deliver fine dining-level quality experiences at all meal periods, breaks and events using fresh and in season ingredients, cooked fresh with sophisticated plating.
  • Ensure that delicious, well-balanced and nutritional meals are planned, prepared and presented to meet the needs of residents and based on the Bolton Clarke Signature Menu in consultation with the General Manager and Corporate Executive Chef.
  • Ability to train and develop staff to deliver high-end product and plating.
  • Responsibility for rostering to budget, managing staff, staff leave and disciplinary matters, with guidance from GM.
  • Ensure kitchen, dining room and associated equipment and crockery are clean, meet required hygiene standards in compliance with the FSP.
  • Ensure purchasing and ordering of all stock and equipment is according to the Allity preferred supplier listing and nominated ordering system.
  • Plan and manage the food and kitchen budget, in consultation with the General Manager.
  • Assist the General Manager with creating and maintaining an environment that ensures positive and cooperative working relationships.
  • Any other duties, as required or as directed by GM.
About You

To be successful for this role, you must demonstrate the following:

  • A current Safe Food Handling Certificate
  • Certificate or IV in Commercial Cookery (essential)
  • Previous experience as a Chef in aged care essential
  • Flexibility & commitment to work extra hours is required
  • Knowledge of good hygiene practices
  • Good communication skills
  • Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
  • Professional presentation
  • Current COVID & Annual Flu Vaccination (Mandatory)

Please Note: Successful applicants must complete a National Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Check

Benefits

Our culture is both supportive and collaborative, where you can make your role your own. In return you'll get:

  • A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career.
  • Salary packaging & tax benefits up to $15,900 tax free & additional $2,650 entertainment
  • Up to 10 weeks parental paid leave, 1 additional public holiday per year nominated by Bolton Clarke, up to 2 days a year infectious illness leave
  • A range of employee discounts and benefits.
  • Ongoing professional development and career opportunities.
  • Mental Health Programs (EAP).

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