Sous Chef

About LDK Seniors' Living

The LDK Seniors' Living vision is for every senior Australian to be treated with Love, Decency & Kindness in their ageing journey. Our core values of Love, Decency & Kindness underpin our culture and guide every aspect of everything we do for our residents and our team members. All LDK villages combine the best part of retirement living and aged care to deliver our unique One Move Promise – our guarantee that once our residents call LDK home, they will never have to move again.

About Greenway Views

LDK Seniors' Living's flagship village, Greenway Views, is in Greenway, Tuggeranong in Canberra, opposite the South Point shopping centre and walking distance to the Tuggeranong town centre. The village consists of 327 apartments, spread over five buildings that is about half a kilometre long from end-to-end. Greenway Views is home to nearly 400 residents over the age of 65. The village has over 6,000 square metres of communal space facilitating social connectedness and a vibrant village community. LDK delivers lifestyle-for-life through a variety of age-friendly facilities, amenities and activities for both independent and non-independent residents. On-site facilities include a gym, art centre, chapel, dance room, theatre, library, several hospitality outlets, village shed, barber shop, hairdresser, medical consultation room, grocer, purpose designed meeting spaces and a dog park.

About the Role

The Sous Chef, reporting to the Executive Chef, will provide a range of comprehensive and sound kitchen duties, always ensuring a high level of hygiene standards.

The successful candidate will work the following:

Monday to Tuesday 0800am - 1500pm

Wednesday 1100am - 2000pm

Thursday 0700am - 1400pm

Friday 1100am - 2000pm

Role Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to:

• Developing recipes, food presentation and designing menus
• Assist cooks/chefs in cooking a range of meals, under their general supervision including the assembly
  
  and preparation of ingredients/food for cooking
• Assist in overseeing the kitchen and managing food costs
• Assist in overseeing the kitchen and maintenance of stock levels
• Portion, present and serve food to customers, demonstrating a high standard of customer service
• Undertake all duties in accordance with food safety and hygiene legislation, regulations, and
  
  standards, including those specifically relating to the service of food to vulnerable persons and other
  
  relevant LDK quality and service standards

Our Employee Value Proposition

LDK villages have established a reputation of being 'truly happy places' for residents. We know that this can only be achieved if our team feel connected, respected and valued. When you join LDK, you will be joining a for-purpose, values-led, people-first organisation that empowers and invests in our employees to develop, nurture and grow individual professional capability. You will work in a friendly, open and welcoming environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Uniforms provided
• Salary packaging with novated leasing options
• Employee referral bonus and retention bonus
• Rewards and retail discounts program to over 300+ retailers
• Free on-site parking and complimentary coffees
• Excellent company culture underpinned by Love, Decency and Kindness (LDK)
• Continuous professional development and promotion opportunities
• Beautiful workplace environment at all our villages
• On-site cafes and restaurants available to staff
• Free daily coffee/tea/standard beverage for all staff
• Celebration of cultural events amongst staff and residents

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Cert III in Kitchen Operations or Cert II in Hospitality (or experience deemed equivalent) (desirable)
• Food Handlers Certificate (desirable)
• CPR/First aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Demonstrated understanding of food handling and hygiene principles
• Technically sound cooking skills with modern approach
• Demonstrated knowledge of State Food Safety Regulations (or willingness and ability to learn)
• Previous experience in commercial catering or other food services
• Previous experience in the provision of meals from fresh to product (desirable)
• Awareness of the dietary requirements of the elderly (desirable)

How to Apply

People who join LDK inherently possess and practice LDK values in their daily life. They have a desire and passion to apply these values toward a fulfilling purpose of caring for older people and want to work together with a team that are highly committed to the LDK vision.

If this sounds like you, and LDK sounds like the place you've been looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Please click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts. Applications for this role will close at 11.59pm 26 of September . We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.

We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from diverse cultural backgrounds.

We encourage all applicants to visit our website at Kindly email if you have any questions.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Clearance. LDK Seniors' Living has a mandatory vaccination policy in relation to influenza.