chef

Overview We’re looking for someone who wants to build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others - through small moments that leave big impacts. About The Role This is a great opportunity for a Chef or highly experienced Cook aiming to restore their work life balance and gain employment in one of Australia’s fastest growing industries with the following tasks: Prepare, cook and serve food in adherence with dietary requirements with a strong focus on food safety standards. Support senior hospitality staff members with menu design and implementation. Promote quality standards and maintain service with standard operating procedures. Role Requirements As a Chef, you’ll take pride in your presentation, be knowledgeable in relation to nutrition and have a keen interest on the impact of dietary requirements on our aged residents. You will have proven experience in safe food preparation, storage and delivery, a clear understanding of WHS, be confident in medium-high volume meal preparation, and demonstrate the following: Relevant trade qualifications or equivalent skills from previous experience Great communication skills and excellent attention to detail Understanding of Australian food and beverage standards Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies Remuneration & Location Remuneration: $31.44 per hour + Super + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances Employment Type: Permanent full time Location: Gladstone Aged Care Facility Employee Benefits Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference About UnitingCare BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, and you’ll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Safety & Diversity UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple—everybody is welcome here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email Location: Gladstone, Queensland, Australia Note: This is a refined version of the job description; no changes to the core information have been made. #J-18808-Ljbffr