Aged Care Chef/Cook / Food Service Assistants - Karingal Seymour

We are a residential aged care facility, home to 60 residents, located in Seymour, VIC., approximately 90km north of Melbourne. We are looking for agile team players to join our Food Services team.

The Chef/Cook is a valued team member who reports to the Food Services Coordinator (FSC) and is responsible for preparation of all meals for the residents, assisting with organising food orders, ensuring menus and specialised diets including supplements and texture modified foods are of a high standard. The Chef/Cook helps to manage a team of Food Services Assistants who support all kitchen activities. The Chef/Cook liaises with the internal staff, external suppliers, contractors and families as well as provides a high quality dining experience for our residents.

The Chef/Cook is responsible for providing a high standard of food safety in preparation and serving of meals and hospitality services in a residential aged care setting, including following directions from the FSC and performs regular audits of the kitchen ensuring safety with kitchen cleaning, storage of foods.

Food Service Assistants work alongside the Chef/Cook over a variety of shifts from 7.00am - 8.00pm 7 days per week. The FSA is responsible for: preparation, serving, presentation, collection and delivery of food and beverages in accordance with the Food Safety Program (FSP),



individual resident's needs and preferences (using reports from the catering program), following shift routines, guidelines/checklists and time restraints. Washing dishes and cleaning according to the FSP. Assist with monitoring and recording requirements of FSP, e.g. record temperatures, sign-off cleaning schedules, documenting receipt of goods. Contribute to menu planning to meet resident needs and preferences.

Shifts vary between 7.00am and 8.00pm 7 days a week, with cooking shifts 9.00am - 5.30pm 7 days a week. A part time contract with regular shifts will be offered to the right candidates. Competitive pay rates with generous salary packaging of $15,900.00 available to staff.

Essential skills and competencies:

- Certificate 3 or 4 or Diploma in Commercial Cookery

- HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices certificate

- Ability to learn on the job and educate others

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- High level of organisation and time management skills

- A passion for working in an aged care setting and within a team

- Computer and documentation skills

- Current NDIS Worker Screening / Police Check or willing to obtain

Desirable:

- Knowledge of Aged Care legislation and aged care accreditation standards in relation to food and safety

- Understanding of Hygiene and Food Safety and audits practices in aged care kitchen environment

📌 Chef / Cook / FSA - Residential Aged Care (Seymour)
🏢 Karingal Seymour
📍 Seymour