Roving Chef

Overview
About Juniper:
At Juniper we are proud to be one of Western Australia's biggest local aged care providers, championing individualised care that keeps our customers connected to the people, passions and places they have always loved.
Right across the state, we are committed to exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.
About the role:
Juniper is seeking a passionate and experienced Roving Chef to join our warm and collaborative team across our Residential Aged Care facilities.
This casual position offers a unique opportunity to work across 19 metropolitan Perth sites as well as regional locations including the Northam, Geraldton, Albany, Katanning, Wagin, Kununurra, Fitzroy Crossing and Derby.
As a Roving Chef, you'll bring culinary excellence and care to our residents, adapting to different environments while maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation.
If you thrive in a dynamic setting and enjoy making a meaningful impact through your cooking, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Prepare and cook food
Clean cooking areas and equipment
Maintain safe food hygiene practices
Manage resources – includes ordering and stock control
Manage staff – supervision and delegation as required
Ensure compliance with Occupational, Safety and Health requirements
Act in accordance with the continuous improvement of the facility, engaging with residents and attendance at facility based resident meetings
Qualifications
Trade certificate / Cert 3 or equivalent qualification - desired
Experience in commercial cooking environment and/or aged care catering - essential
Current knowledge of Food Safe Plus practices and Hygiene standards, quality system requirements & the principles of relevant aged & resident care legislation
Knowledge of dietary nutrition for the aged
Understanding of infection control
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Benefits
Attractive remuneration $43.68 per hour, plus 12% superannuation
Attractive remuneration $52.42 per hour + 12% superannuation
Non-profit values driven Western Australian aged care provider
All employees have access to Juniperks an online platform that unlocks exclusive retail discounts, employee perks, wellness initiatives and peer acknowledgement
Salary Packaging up to $18,550 per annum tax free
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