Menarock Life Aged Care Services is one of Australia's most trusted and respected providers of residential aged care. With 13 facilities located across Victoria, Tasmania and Southern New South Wales, Menarock Life is committed to providing residents with the highest level of care within a comfortable, homely and well maintained environment and ensuring our team of highly skilled and passionate staff are well supported with ongoing development opportunities and strong leadership.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Chef to lead and manage the Food Services area on a full time basis at our Menarock Life Emmavale facility, located in Templestowe Lower.

About the role:

In this role, you will be responsible for preparation and delivery of high quality nutritious meals to residents whilst ensuring a high standard of food safety is maintained, supervising a dedicated team of staff, menu planning, stock control and ordering. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Preparation, presentation and serving of high quality food to residents in accordance with food safety legislation
• Leading and managing a team of qualified food services assistants
• Ensuring compliance with the food safety plan at all times
• Menu planning ensuring the provision of choice for residents and diet requirements
• Maintaining accurate kitchen documentation
• Maintaining appropriate stock and overseeing ordering
• Ensuring the kitchen area and equipment is cleaned and maintained to an appropriate standard
• Developing and maintaining key relationships with residents, staff and facility management
• Assuming the role of Food Safety Supervisor at the site.

About you:

• Trade or equivalent qualifications
• Minimum 3 years experience cooking in Aged Care
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team
• Demonstrated experience in menu planning, ordering and budget management
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of diverse and modified dietary requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for food and the preparation of appetising and nutritious meals for our residents.

What we will do for you:

• Working in a trusted and values based organisation focused on quality and growth
• Working with an engaged and dedicated team of employees
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Successful candidates will be required to provide a current National Police check prior to commencement.

To apply for this tremendous opportunity offering a supportive and caring work environment please submit a covering letter and resume today!

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON TUESDAY 22 JANUARY 2019