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Australia.com At Estia Health, we're more than just a workplace: we're a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference.

If you're passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.

Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents.

With 96 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

About the Role

In this busy, diverse and challenging role you will deliver exceptional service to our residents to ensuring their meal experience is to the highest standard.

As Chef you'll: Manage day to day operations in the kitchen.

Lead and manage team of kitchen staff.

Food safety supervisor.

Compliance of the kitchen.

In consultation with the RN-PC in charge, maintain a record of resident's needs, preferences, andassistive devices, and ensure these are provided each meal.

Productive and effective management of the catering service including human resource management andordering of supplies, ensuring adequate supplies according to the menu and budget.

Preparation, cooking, serving and delivery of meals according to the menu and Food Safety Planrequirements.

Menu planning in consultation with residents - representatives, Dietitian, RN-PC in Charge, Diversional

Therapist and Director of Nursing to ensure the menu provides for, adequate nutrition and hydration,cultural and spiritual needs,



enjoyment of food and special occasions.

Plans, documents, implements, monitors, and evaluates the Food Safety Plan, including annual reviewand 6 monthly internal assessment of the Plan.

Provides orientation and day to day coaching for staff to ensure work practices meet the Food Safety

Plan requirements.A roster that meets workload requirements, industrial obligations and budgetary requirements iscompleted and displayed within the required timeframe.

Reports any issues of concern related to food services to the manager.

Reports any issues of concern related to residents to the RN-PC in Charge or Director of Nursing-Care

Manager.

Recipes with dietitian input are documented for menu dishes and special dietary requirements such as,diabetes, high-low fibre, high-low protein.

You'll be a real team player who: Brings their passion for creating nutritious, healthy and delicious food to create meal experiences that enrich the lives of our residents

Takes great pride in preparing and delivering appropriately nutritious food to the highest quality and service standards in line with Estia Health guidelines

Uses their attention to food handling and hygiene standards and the ability to ensure menus can cater to diverse individual needs

Trains and mentors,



their kitchen team to the expected standards.

Be Available for Full Time 38 hours per week

Roster availability Monday to Sunday

Annual Full Time Salary - $78,385.00 - $79,000Benefits available: Retail savings with the Blue Light Card

Discounted car hire

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health

Novated leasing for vehicles

Workplace banking supportACN membership discounts for nurses

Discounted health insurance with nib health

Discounted JB HiFiAs one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centred aged care and services.

If this is you, Apply now!
Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position.

To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided.

Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks.

During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination.

If you are interested in a role, please ensure you apply online, as we do not accept emailed resumes. Click here to Apply now →

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