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Join to apply for the Chef role at Apollo Care Alliance1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Chef role at Apollo Care AllianceOur Home: The Bays Aged Care is a welcoming 90 bed community thats beautifully designed to feel like home. The Bays Aged Care boasts warm and inviting dining and lounge areas, each with their own servery, gas log fire and terrace or courtyard to enjoy. Located in Hastings, our facility is a short walk to the beautiful foreshore, main shopping centre, library, banks, cafes, and parklands.Role Summary: The Chef is responsible for leading kitchen operations to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that meet the dietary needs, preferences, and health requirements of our residents. This hands-on role includes full responsibility for menu creation, stock ordering, and overall kitchen management, while ensuring compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, food safety regulations, and budgetary requirements.Duties IncludePlan and develop seasonal menus that align with residents preferences, nutritional needs, and the Australian Dietary Guidelines for older adults.Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring timely and high-quality meal preparation and service.Engage with residents to gather feedback and tailor menus accordingly.Order and manage stock to ensure adequate supply, minimise waste, and stay within budget.Oversee food safety and hygiene practices in line with HACCP and all regulatory requirements.Coordinate and supervise kitchen staff to ensure smooth service delivery.Manage and prepare special diets, including texture-modified and allergen-specific meals.Monitor food costs and work closely with management to meet financial targets.Ensure the kitchen environment is clean, organised, and audit-ready at all times.Whats in it for you?$30 - $40 per hour (based on exp) + Penalties + 11% Superannuation + 17.5% Leave LoadingNFP Salary Packaging options of up to $15,900 Tax Free, plus $2,650 Meals & Entertainment CardEnjoy online + in store discounts with Blue Light Card Australia ParkingCare Friends: Refer friends, earn points, and turn them into cash. Its our way of saying thank you for bringing great people on board!An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)for you and your immediate family. With 24/7 access to a range of benefitsOnsite & Online professional development and program opportunitiesBe part of a rewarding not-for-profit organisation with Award-winning culture programsWhat youll bring:Minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or similarNDIS Worker Check - MANDATORYAbility to work collaboratively with the team and engage positively with residents.Compassion and Empathy.Unlimited working rights in Australia - MANDATORY.Experience in an Aged Care setting - MANDATORYExcellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.An understanding of resident rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes (highly regarded but not essential)Who we are: The Bays Aged Care is a welcoming community thats beautifully designed to feel like home. Here, we focus on supporting each resident to maintain their interests, familiar routines and connections to the people and places they love. Our kind and compassionate Carers and Nurses are on-hand 24/7 providing holistic care tailored to each resident. The Bays Aged Care is now part of Apollo Care, an innovative national provider that will enhance The Bays services while ensuring it retains its strong local community identity.Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click Apply now and include your resume and cover letter, demonstrating your suitability against the above selection criteria. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and we reserve the right to close this advert once a suitable applicant has accepted a letter of offer.Apollo Care is an equal opportunity employer. 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