Head Chef

Residential Aged Care – Full Time Position

Baptcare Karana Community – Kew, VIC   

• Opportunity to work in your local community in a friendly and supportive team.
• Employ your passion for hospitality and leadership to make a difference to the lives of our residents.
• Enjoy the benefits of salary packaging with up to $18,550 pa tax free!

About Us

At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.

Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness.

About The Role

The role of the Head Chef is to ensure the smooth running and delivery of catering production across the residence. This includes all back of house operations: ordering, food preparation & delivery together with the management of cooks and back house teams. Responsibilities include management of the COGs, menu costings and accountability for P&Ls.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan and wherever possible involve residents, in the planning of menus which offer a choice of dishes, variety and balanced nutrition to ensure the food provided meets and exceeds the expectations of the residents and service standards.
• Conduct a food focus group in liaison with Lifestyle to ensure residents have input into menu planning.
• Order catering supplies.
• Ensure supplies are ordered within budget parameters.
• Maintain written details of resident’s food preferences and dietary restrictions, and to prepare meals in accordance with these.  The list should be always accessible to kitchen staff to ensure the meals are served appropriately.
• Ensure the recording of Petty Cash complies with the facilities Petty Cash policy
• Cater for external functions as required.

About You:

• Must obtain a post-secondary qualification in catering, cooking or similar.
• Food Safety Supervisor qualification HLTFSE,001, 005, 007
• Certificate III in Catering/hospitality
• Previous experience working in catering in a residential aged care facility (desirable)
• Experience in Catering for many people in one sitting, offering a choice of attractive, tasty, and nutritious meals.
• Knowledge of food safety plan and HACCP compliance
• Management of staff regarding rostering and conflict resolution

For You

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.

Further, the successful candidate will receive:

• A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing
• Ongoing professional development and team building opportunities.
• Access to confidential counselling and support services

How to apply:

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Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
• A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role.

If you require support with the application process, please contact talent@baptcare.org.au

At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.