Chef

Bolton Clarke Residential Aged Care Opportunities – Melbourne VIC

Full time

16d ago , from Bolton Clarke Residential Aged Care Opportunities

Bolton Clarke Groupone of Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and 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.

Bolton Clarke Groupone of Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and 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.

About the Role

As the Chef, you will prepare and cook a variety of meals, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and customer expectations. You will supervise staff, manage stock, and ensure safe use of kitchen equipment. You will maintain hygiene standards, provide on-the-job training, and support budgeting efforts, while adhering to health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensures compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations, including the preparation and service of food to vulnerable persons, in line with Bolton Clarke's quality standards and legislative requirements.
• Prepares and cooks a variety of meals, including main dishes, baked goods, and special dietary requirements, portions, presents, and serves food in a professional manner that meets customer expectations.
• Maintains and appropriately uses kitchen equipment, ensures that all appliances and tools are handled safely and effectively, and conducts regular checks for maintenance or safety concerns.
• Assists in the supervision, training, and day-to-day guidance of lower-level employees, provides on-the-job training to support team members' development and maintains high operational standards.

About You

To be successful in this role, our preferred candidate will have:

• Minimal experience in commercial catering or other food services for the Aged in either a nursing home or hospital practice setting is preferred.
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery is prescribed.
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety & Compliance and Food Handling Regulations.
• Proficient in Workforce Planning, Equipment Maintenance, Activity Planning and Inventory Management skills.
• Excellent Communication, Customer Experience and Cross-Functional Team Working skills.

About this location:

Montclaireis a unique, elegant, aged care residence within an outstanding heritage listed building where residents relax and enjoy the quaint, peaceful garden courtyards and a variety of intimate sitting areas.

Why Work For Bolton Clarke:

• Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
• Private health insurance and gym discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Our commitment to diversity: At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.

Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.

If you have any further queries, please contact Umangiben Patel (**********@boltonclarke.com.au)