Head Chef_Full Time_Elizabeth Park, South Australia

At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.

Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 96 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.About the Role

In this busy, diverse and challenging role you will deliver exceptional service to our residents to ensuring their meal experience is to the highest standard.

As Chef you’ll:

• Join a passionate team of food creators striving to deliver excellence in food nutrition catering to individual and diverse needs
• Take pride in creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents can look forward to enjoying a meal in the company of others
• Make a rewarding contribution by creating nutritious and healthy meals that bring delight to our residents

You’ll be a real team player who:

• Manage day to day operations in the kitchen.•Lead and manage team of kitchen staff.
• Food safety supervisor.
• Compliance of the kitchen.
• In consultation with the RN/PC in charge, maintain a record of resident’s needs, preferences, and assistive devices, and ensure these are provided each meal.
• Efficient and effective management of the catering service including human resource management and ordering of supplies, ensuring adequate supplies according to the menu and budget.
• Preparation, cooking, serving and delivery of meals according to the menu and Food Safety Plan requirements.
• Menu planning in consultation with residents / representatives, Dietitian, RN/PC in Charge, Diversional Therapist and Director of Nursing to ensure the menu provides for, adequate nutrition and hydration, cultural and spiritual needs, enjoyment of food and special occasions.
• Plans, documents, implements, monitors, and evaluates the Food Safety Plan, including annual review and 6 monthly internal assessment of the Plan.
• Provides orientation and day to day coaching for staff to ensure work practices meet the Food Safety Plan requirements.
• A roster that meets workload requirements, industrial obligations and budgetary requirements is completed and displayed within the required timeframe.
• Reports any issues of concern related to food services to the manager.
• Reports any issues of concern related to residents to the RN/PC in Charge or Director of Nursing/Care Manager.
• Recipes with dietitian input are documented for menu dishes and special dietary requirements such as, diabetes, high/low fibre, high/low protein.
• Be Available for Full Time 76 hours per fortnight
• $37.85 - $41.70 per ordinary hour

Benefits available:

• Retail savings with the Blue Light Card
• Discounted car hire
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health
• Novated leasing for vehicles
• Workplace banking support
• ACN membership discounts for nurses
• Discounted health insurance with nib health
• Discounted JB HiFi

As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centred aged care and services. If this is you, Apply now!

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided.

Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination. If you are interested in a role, please ensure you apply online, as we do not accept emailed resumes.