Head Chef

Description:

Allity is now part of the Bolton Clarke Group , one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton 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.

We have one shared vision: make every day the best it can be . As a part of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to do just that, bringing empathy, respect and understanding to the lives of our residents.

What Allity Can Offer

Our culture is both supportive and collaborative, where you can make your role your own. In return you'll get:

• A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career.
• Salary packaging options and tax benefits.
• A range of employee discounts and benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities.
• Mental Health Programs (EAP).

Lilydale offers the ultimate comfort and secure environment. On the picturesque shores of Lilydale Lake, there is convenient access to local shopping precincts such as Lilydale Marketplace and the scenic Lilydale Park. Families and friends to catch up over a barista coffee and daily cafe delights.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and professional Head Chef who is passionate about providing friendly and efficient food services to residents and can provide kitchen and food preparation support.

Monday- Friday 9am-5pm

Reporting to the GM, you will be mainly responsible for:

• Ensuring all food service activities are completed in accordance with Food Safety Plan (FSP), Allity Food Standards and as directed by the GM.
• Ensuring compliance with OH&S.
• Ensure that delicious, well-balanced and nutritional meals are planned, prepared and presented to meet the needs of residents, based on the Allity Standard Menu in consultation with the General Manager
• Assisting with general food preparation, kitchen duties, stock control and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure kitchen, dining room and associated equipment and crockery are clean, meet required hygiene standards in compliance with the FSP
• Ensure purchasing and ordering of all stock and equipment is according to the Allity preferred supplier listing and nominated ordering system.

About You

To be successful for this role, you must demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience as a Chef is essential
• A current Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Certificate III or IV in Commerical Cookery (essential)
• Flexibility & commitment to work extra hours is required
• Aged Care experience will be highly regarded
• Knowledge of good hygiene practices

The successful applicant must complete a National Police Check, provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and may need to complete a NDIS check.

Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents’ individual needs. Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance.