Head Chef

$93,386 + 12% super + 4 weeks annual leave + development opportunities

• Working as Head Chef overseeing multiple Port Macquarie sites:
• Generally expected to work weekdays (with some exceptions where necessary)

Everything we do is motivated by excellence served with care. We believe that the best way to provide meaningful, genuine experiences for residents is to train, develop, and recognise our greatest asset –our people. This approach makes the Morrison Living difference.

The Position

• Food preparation, cooking, and presentation of all food offerings
• Ensure daily adherence to safety and hygiene processes to maintain a safe, allergen-aware environment that meets food safety standards and accommodates diverse customer needs, including texture-modified foods.
• Actively maintain a complete awareness and desire for nutrition and healthy eating
• Provide exceptional customer service for residents and their families
• Building and leveraging positive customer and client relationships to achieve our partnership objectives
• The role will report into and work alongside our Key Account Manager to achieve all culinary and financial objectives of the contract.
• Additionally working with our Resident Liaison Manager, you will develop promotional, special event and theme days aimed at enhancing lifestyle of our onsite residents.

The Person

• Previous kitchen management experience in a similar role - strong leadership qualities, collaborative management skills and a passion for food
• Experience in HACCP, food safety and infection control
• Confident in using Microsoft Office including excel and emails as well as a variety of technology devices, applications and platforms
• Proactive and solution-oriented with a positive leadership style, adaptable, open to feedback, and excellent at time management in dynamic environments.
• Cert. III Commercial Cookery
• Food safety Supervisory certificate
• National Police Check
• Working With Children Check

The Benefits

• Onsite parking
• Uniforms provided
• Access to 100+ retail discounts
• Access to a wide variety of training & development
• Clear career paths and support to achieve your goals