Chef

Bolton Clarke • Full-time • Townsville, Queensland • 3w ago

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.

The Location

Located on the beachside in Townsville and with stunning views to Magnetic Island, Bolton Clarke’s Rowes Bay provides high-quality aged care in a friendly, secure and comfortable coastal community.

The Role

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef to join our Rowes Bay Residential Aged Care team on a full-time basis.

As a Chef, you will be responsible for delivering high quality food and catering services which meet the needs of our Home and our residents.

Ensure that delicious, well-balanced and nutritional meals are planned, prepared and presented to meet the needs of residents.
Adapting dishes to suit dietary, allergy and modified food requirements
Ensure kitchen, dining room and associated equipment and crockery, meet required hygiene and compliance standards.
Purchase and ordering of stock and equipment.
Create and maintain an environment that ensures positive and cooperative working relationships.
Managing employee matters including rostering, training and performance
Assisting the General Manager with associated budgets and costs

To be successful, you will have:

Certificate IV Commercial Cookery or similar
Food Handling and Hygiene certificate
Demonstrated experience in a commercial kitchen in aged care or hospital
Demonstrated knowledge of State Food Safe regulations
Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment
Demonstrated experience managing team performance
Complete a police check
Evidence of Australian work rights

Our Benefits

A caring team environment with strong clinical support
Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $15,900 tax free plus additional $2650 in entertainment per year
Private health insurance discounts
An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
Career progression and development opportunities
Training and support plus development opportunities
Free annual flu shots

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