Head Chef

Ful time Monday to Friday 9-5 at Willandra Aged Care in Marrickville Attractive NFP salary packaging & tax benefits + Range of employee benefits Join one of Australia's largest aged care providers! Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group. We are committed to enriching the lives of people by providing care with compassion, respect and integrity to promote the health, independence and social interaction of seniors. With registered nurses and care staff at our homes 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

About the Opportunity

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for delivering fine dining cuisine and catering services which meet the specific needs of our luxury, Signature Services Homes and residents, while maintaining the Bolton Clarke Catering Policy within an approved budget.

The Head Chef is a member of the leadership team of the Home, contributing to and supporting the strategic direction and KPI's of the Home. This role will require you to work on a full-time, Monday to Friday.

Reporting to the GM, you will be mainly responsible for :

• Ensuring all food service activities are completed in accordance with Food Safety Plan (FSP), Bolton Clarke Food Standards and as directed by the GM.
• Ensuring compliance with OH&S.
• Deliver fine dining-level quality experiences at all meal periods, breaks and events using fresh and in season ingredients, cooked fresh with sophisticated plating.
• Ensure that delicious, well-balanced and nutritional meals are planned, prepared and presented to meet the needs of residents and based on the Bolton Clarke Signature Menu in consultation with the General Manager and Corporate Executive Chef
• Ability to train and develop staff to deliver high-end product and plating
• Responsibility for rostering to budget, managing staff, staff leave and disciplinary matters, with guidance from GM
• Ensure kitchen, dining room and associated equipment and crockery are clean, meet required hygiene standards in compliance with the FSP
• Ensure purchasing and ordering of all stock and equipment is according to the Bolton Clarke preferred supplier listing and nominated ordering system.
• Plan and manage the food and kitchen budget, in consultation with the General Manager.
• Assist the General Manager with creating and maintaining an environment that ensures positive and cooperative working relationships.
• Any other duties, as required or as directed by GM.

About You

To be successful for this role, you must demonstrate the following :

Please Note : Successful applicants must complete a National Police Check and / or NDIS Worker Check

Our culture is both supportive and collaborative, where you can make your role your own. In return you'll get :

Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents' individual needs. Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance.

Are you ready to make every day the best it can be? APPLY NOW!

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