Chef

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies 
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation 
• Discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dieticians and Kitchen and waiting staff 
• Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
• Preparing and cooking food
• Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations 
• May select and train staff 

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Cert III, IV in Commercial Cookery or similar qualifications
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Experience in nutritional dietary requirements including texture modified meals
• Have Australian working rights with no restrictions and able to work full-time 
• Previous experience in aged care is preferred
• Knowledge of Aged care Food Safety compliance requirements