Booroongen Djugun Limited (BDL) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation. BDL was founded in consultation with traditional Elders and designed to reflect the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs connected with the traditions and customs of Aboriginal people. BDL continues to operate in alignment with these core foundations to this day providing cultural safe services and employment for all Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Residents, Staff, Clients, and Community.

Purpose of BDL Catering Team

For many Residents good food can be a highlight of his/her day, it nourishes, and can bring people together. Our menu is designed in consultation with Residents, and we also cater for Resident daily choices. Our catering staff provide delicious, nutritious meals that look appetising and take into account specific dietary and diversity needs. This is done in an inviting atmosphere, with enjoyable and engaging interactions.

About the role

Booroongen Djugun Limited (BDL) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation. BDL was founded in consultation with traditional Elders and designed to reflect the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs connected with the traditions and customs of Aboriginal people. BDL continues to operate in alignment with these core foundations to this day providing cultural safe services and employment for all Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Residents, Staff, Clients, and Community.

Purpose of BDL Catering Team

For many Residents good food can be a highlight of his/her day, it nourishes, and can bring people together. Our menu is designed in consultation with Residents, and we also cater for Resident daily choices. Our catering staff provide delicious, nutritious meals that look appetising and take into account specific dietary and diversity needs. This is done in an inviting atmosphere, with enjoyable and engaging interactions.

Primary purpose of Catering Team Leader Role

Reporting to the Catering Team Leader, your role is to cook quality and nutritious meals for our residents,



delivering the highest quality and safety in food services

Key responsibilities and duties

- Perform all aspects of food preparation and cooking, using BDL recipes and menus
- Liaise with Team Leader for residents requiring preparation of special diets, and prepare meals which cater for the personal preferences, cultural differences and changing health status of residents.
- Prepare a selection of varied food choices
- Prepare and present food within set shift time frames
- Comply with legislative food hygiene requirements and maintain the kitchen in a clean, neat and tidy manner, by maintaining clean food preparation areas, cooking equipment, food storage areas, cupboards and fittings
- Monitor operating temperatures of the fridge, freezers and dishwasher and notify Team Leader of faults
- Provide sufficient appropriate supplies for resident’s suppers and snacks
- Assist in the development of a varied, interesting seasonal menu in accordance with resident requests.
- Work in collaboration with all staff as a team member and participate in cook catch ups.
- Assist with ordering and maintaining all supplies and equipment when team leader is on leave.
- Assist in maintaining adequate stock, supplies and equipment to meet menu and dining requirements.
- Demonstrate respect and sensitivity in all communications with and about residents
- Have explicit understanding of SIRS and RIs and obligations to report
- Report and refer all complaints following the feedback and complaints Management and resolution System
- Report and refer all incidents following the incident management system

Core Competencies/Requirements/Experience





- Experience working in the food industry or a commercial kitchen or Aged Care facility (desirable)
- Certificate II in Aged Care and/or Safe Food Handling Certificate (desirable)
- An understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities
- Good interpersonal skills and willingness to comply / resolve concerns, complaints or suggestions of residents, family, staff or others.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Pride in personal appearance & hygiene
- A good understanding of how to maintain a WHS safe & clean environment
- Willing to work in a rotating roster
- Strong alignment with the values of BDL.
- NDIS paid worker screening clearance.
- Current Influenza vaccination

Outcomes and Deliverables

- Resident satisfaction with food services delivered
- Compliance with food safety requirements at all times.
- Provision of high level customer service.
- Complies with directions from the Team Leader, Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Care Manager.
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality of Resident information.
- Participation in quality activities that promote continuous improvement.

Key Relationships – Internal and External

- Catering Team Leader
- Catering Team members
- Clinical Care Manager

WHS Responsibilities

- Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace
- Comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures
- Cooperate with management in its fulfilment of its legislative obligations
- Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others, and to abide by their duty of care provided for in the legislation
- To report any injury, hazard or illness immediately, where practical to their supervisor
- Not place others at risk by any act or omission
- Not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment

If this sounds like you, please apply online or send your resume through to [email protected]

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