Chef | South Melbourne location

What’s on Offer:

We value our Residential Communities teams and the wonderful work they do.  Our employees enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including the following:

• Competitive hourly rates + Super
• Flex-Up – work additional overtime hours as available and boost your income
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
• 14 week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby program – an employee support service connecting you to a team of maternal health experts, midwives, and nurses
• Employee Referral Program – refer your friends and family members to join us and receive $500.00 per successful referral (Conditions apply)
• Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
• A supported employee Learning program, including a customised Induction on joining us
• Attractive employee discounts on Australian Unity Banking products, Private Health and General Insurance

Your New Role

We are looking for 2x experienced Chefs to play a pivotal role in supporting the Chef Manager at our our home - The Alba based in South Melbourne.
We have 1x Full Time role (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday) and 1x Part Time role (Saturday, Sunday & Monday).

As the Chef, you will be preparing meals to the highest quality, maintaining hygiene standards and assisting in creating varying menus to keep our residents excited.

Working as part of a team to provide meal services to all residents, assisting in the efficient preparation and delivery of meals.

You will enjoy working within our Better Together® social model of ageing well, which offers a continuum of care and support services for our Residents, within a range of accommodation options in one location.    

What does your new role look like?

• Preparing nutritious meals, snacks and desserts to the highest standards
• Maintaining hygiene standards within the kitchen and adhering to health and safety procedures
• Assisting the Chef Manager in developing new and exciting menu items
• Developing relationships with residents and their families, providing companionship at mealtimes and seeking feedback on menu improvements
• Ensuring stock levels are maintained and ordering completed in line with facility budgets
• Working with a friendly team of Cooks, Kitchen Hands and Food Service Assistants

About You

Above all, you will align to our Values of Bold, Warm and Honest.  You will be able to demonstrate empathy and the ability to provide excellent care for your customers.

Does this sound like you?

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• A Food Handling / Food Safety Certificate (HLTFSE001) or willingness to obtain one
• A strong customer focus
• Experience in a similar role within Aged Care, Health Services or Catering advantageous but not essential
• Knowledge of special dietary requirements/modified meals beneficial
• Fully vaccinated for COVID 19, including the Booster and Influenza

If you’re seeking a role with real purpose and where you can create meaningful customer relationships - please apply online today.

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please click https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan