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 wide-ranging 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 clear 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
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📌 Kitchen Cook (New South Wales)
🏢 Booroongen Djugun
📍 New South Wales