MannaCare is a community based not-for-profit organisation which supports older people living in the Eastern region. MannaCare provides and maintains a range of services, including Residential Aged Care and Community Care. Our Community Care services encompass Home Care Packages, MCA FlexiCare, Home Maintenance Service, Community Respite & Social Support, and Rehabilitation (DRS) & GymActive.

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Chef, on a permanent Part Time basis (Sunday and Monday), to join our friendly and professional team at MannaCare, in our Residential Services area.

The successful candidate will be required to provide high quality and nutritionally balanced food and ensure the highest levels of service in menu planning, food preparation, kitchen services and hospitality to our residents.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery

• Food Safety Supervisor course (or equivalent)

• Experience in menu planning, food preparation and kitchen services

• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, implement, evaluate and revise food service delivery

• A practical understanding of catering and nutrition needs of older adults in residential care

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English

• The ability to lead by example and manage a small team

• Understanding of and ability to support compliance with OH&S and Residential Aged Care Standards

• Familiarity with basic computer programs - Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel

• Catering experience in a health service

• Experience with Oscar Hospitality Software

• Current Police Check

Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Ongoing training and professional development, with the flexibility of online training

• A competitive rate of pay

• Salary packaging

• Discounted movie tickets

• Flexibility - work/life balance