Chef
Anglicare
Full-time
On-site
Penrith NSW AU
About Us:
Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.
Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.
For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us!
About us:
For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people like you, people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve.
Combining our resources and expertise enables us to work even more effectively to meet changing needs as we reach and serve more people at all stages of life.
If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us!
To find out more please visit:
www.anglicare.org.au
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About the Role
Ensures that the residents are provided with meals at the right time served in accordance with the Anglicare requirements by preparing and serving the meals.
- Be part of a committed and vibrant team
- Make a difference and support older people in Lemongrove Gardens, Penrith
- Permanent full time Position
- This a permanent full time position working Mondays to Fridays
The role.
Reporting to the Residential Manager – Residential Care, you will ensure that nourishing and healthy meals are planned and prepared for clients to a high standard and within budget, adhering to all aspects of health and safety.
As Residential Care Chef, your duties will include:
- Ensuring that the food prepared for clients at the Residential Care Home is nutritious, appealing and delicious, and served promptly at the appropriate temperature according to the Residential Care Food Safety Plan
- Ensuring home menus are developed and well planned, based on our Rhythm of Life principles and the requirements of the clients residing at the home each day.
- Working with the Team to ensure only the highest quality food is ordered and received according to Food Safety Plan.
- Ensures that food safety, health, hygiene and cleanliness standards set by Anglicare and the relevant health authorities are maintained, HACCP systems are up-to-date, and training is undertaken as required
- Creating a hygienic work environment by Cleaning and sanitising all equipment, floors and work areas, removing waste from work areas and surrounds into bins.
- Maintaining optimum food quality by checking ingredients, preparation, cooking and storage procedures, and making suggestions aimed at improving food quality, work practices, procedures, and cleanliness standards.
- Contributes to the effectiveness of the whole team by working in a cooperative way, reporting in a timely manner any safety, equipment and personnel issues to the Residential Manager.
Key Skills
- Excellent cooking skills
- Knowledge of Aged Care catering policies & procedures and HACCP principles
- Expert knowledge of IDDSI
- Demonstrated Workplace Health and Safety knowledge
Qualifications and Experience
- Certification III Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience
- Food safety supervisor certificate – desirable
- Minimum of two years proven experience in a servery/hospitality environment, including menu planning, preparation of food, cooking and portion control including allergen, special dietary needs and IDDSI requirements.
- Experience in food hygiene and health and safety procedures and maintaining high levels of record keeping e.g. ordering of stock/stock control. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of food hygiene and safety requirements within a servery /hospitality environment.
- Minimum of two years proven experience managing /leading a team /staff - desirable
- Previous experience in an Aged Care environment - highly desirable
What we offer.
- A passionate and supportive team. People who join our team deliver through their skills and experience but, above all, they live and breathe our values.
- Service oriented. We are a dynamic and collaborative team focused on providing dynamic and engaging marketing solutions, while at the same time lifting brand strategy across our business.
- We offer benefits which include tax-free salary packaging, rewards and recognition program, and development programs.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Anglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened.
Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.
Application Close Date: October 13, 2024