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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 opportunity 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. 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

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 RewardsLeave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leaveCareer opportunities across Residential Care homes and Community ServicesAbout 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 teamworkYour track record of leadership, ability to coordinate kitchen operations in a busy and fast-paced environment and provide clarity and direction to the teamYour experience in menu planning and catering to modified dietsYour ability to work efficiently and ensure compliance with quality and safety standardsCurrent knowledge of Food Handling Legislative including HACCP requirementsCertificate 3 or 4 in Commercial Cookery as well as Food Safety CertificationAustralian Working RightsJoin us today and see where it takes you tomorrow!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.LocationHC Hunter, RC DungogVision insurance

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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


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