Chef/Lead Cook

• Unique opportunity to work for one of the leading CALD aged care providers in Australia
• Great salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• Permanent position within a successful, supportive and efficient team

About the organisation

Australian Nursing Home Foundation ("ANHF") is one of the leading providers of culturally and linguistically diverse aged care in Australia. We pride ourselves on providing quality and safe residential and community aged care services for the Chinese and Southeast Asian communities.

Our vision is to be the model provider of culturally appropriate residential and community aged care in Australia. To honour and respect our elders as family in happy, caring communities is our continuous mission.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Chef/Lead Cook to join one of our nursing homes in Thornleigh, NSW. This role will be responsible for taking the lead, supervising and coordinating the catering team of the facility. This role will provide catering services to meet the identified dietary needs of residents. The Lead Cook will be responsible for managing the operation of the kitchen including food production, supplies, presentation/service and record management and complying with the quality and food safety standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise catering staff in all activities complying with HACCP Guidelines.
• Supervise and instruct catering staff members in the use of equipment and giving help and guidance where appropriate.
• Participate in the planning and review of menus as required.
• Prepare meals according to the menu in a timely manner.
• Ensure all meals are of the highest possible quality and attractive presented.
• Ensure all food items are stored and handled according to regulatory requirements.
• Enable residents to enjoy culturally appropriate meals and dietary preference and religious observance.

Skills & Experiences required:

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years' experience as an In charge Cook/Chef and be able to meet the catering requirement for aged care.
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety Program, and experience in the Food Safety Audit.
• National Police Clearance.
• Experienced in Chinese cuisine.
• Australian Citizenship / Permanent Residency.
• Evidence of a good team building, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good command in English and/or Chinese and able to write reports
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of WHS, EEO and anti-discrimination legislative requirements.

Desirable:

• Understanding of Strengthened Aged Care Standard
• Experience as a Cook in aged care will be highly regarded
• Attained Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery
• Experience working with culturally and Linguistically Diverse populations is an advantage

Benefits

ANHF offer a range of benefits including on-going training and career development opportunities. Salary packaging options of up to $18,550 tax free are available to increase your take home income.

How to Apply

Please apply through Indeed. For a confidential discussion, please do not contact

Australian Nursing Home Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring equality in the recruitment, development, retention, and promotion of staff and that no one is disadvantaged based on their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $44.15 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program
• Salary packaging

Work Location: In person