Residential Care
–
Head Chef
Imagine a career filled with purpose and possibility
Competitive
r
ates of
p
ay
Fulfilling work that fits
around
your life
Employment Type:
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Contract Type:
Permanent -
Part-time (75 hours a fortnight)
Location:
Dungog
About
Us
:
At RSL
LifeCare
, our Residential Care teams
have the ability to
make
a big difference
to the lives of veterans and seniors while they receive quality and compassionate care in our aged care homes. This is an prospect for you to join a large social purpose organisation where you can have a huge positive impact and feel the personal and professional reward in return.
At our core, RSL
LifeCare
provide care and services to veterans and seniors who live in our communities or who are receiving support at home. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.
About the role:
As a
Head Chef
at RSL
LifeCare
,
every day
you're
empowered to make a meaningful difference to people's lives.
Within our supportive work environment your skills and compassion are valued.
You will have the opportunity to:
Lead all aspects of food operations including food safety, preparation and service, ordering,
cost
and quality control
for the Residential Care site
Play a leadership role that includes team supervision, documentation,
training
and development
Role model a customer service mindset
and create a welcoming environment for residents and their visitors




Partner with residents and families about food choices, preferences and requirements and create an enjoyable dining experience for residents and visitors
Plan, prepare and supervise special meals and cater to all dietary requirements (e.g. low salt, diabetic, coeliac, soft, texture
modified
diets, pureed, high/low protein)
Take responsibility for Food Safety Plan (HACCP) and ensure quality standards and regulatory requirements are consistently met
Build strong and productive relationships with your team to deliver a positive dining experience
Our benefits:
RSL
LifeCare
offers a range of benefits including:
Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary pack
ag
ing of up to $15,900 per year
.
This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as tax-free benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more
.
Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through
Maxxia
Rewards
Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leave
Career opportunities across Residential Care homes and Community Services
About
Y
ou:
W
e are excited to hear from you about this role
!
We are looking
out for
:
Y
our demonstrated compassion
and
empathy.



Our teams have a passion for what they do and the impact they make to our residents and their families
.
Your excellen
t communication skills, both verbal and written to ensure the best possible resident experience
and
teamwork
Your
track record
of leadership, ability to coordinate kitchen operations
in a busy and fast-paced setting
and provide clarity and direction to the team
Your experience in menu planning and catering to
modified
diets
Your ability to work efficiently and ensure compliance with quality
and safety
standards
Current knowledge of Food Handling Legislative including HACCP requirements
Certificate 3 or 4 in Commercial Cookery as well as Food Safety Certification
Australian Working Rights
Join us today and see where it takes you tomorrow!
It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to
commencing
employment with RSL
LifeCare
.
Our commitment to diversity:
We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team.
We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their
families
and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation,
ethnicity
or disability.
Location
HC Hunter, RC Dungog

📌 Head Chef (Australia)
🏢 RSL LIFECARE
📍 Australia