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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsHead ChefResidential Aged Care Full Time PositionBaptcare Heritage Manor Community Morwell, VICAbout UsAt 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 lifes 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 areWellbeing,Ethics,Co-creating,Accountability,Respect andEffectiveness.About The RoleThe 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 AccountabilitiesPlan 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 residents food preferences and dietary restrictions, and to prepare meals in accordance with these. The list should always be accessible to kitchen staff to ensure the meals are served appropriately.Ensure the recording of Petty Cash complies with the facilities Petty Cash policyCater for external functions as required.About You:Must obtain a post-secondary qualification in catering, cooking or similar.Certificate III in Catering/hospitalityPrevious 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 complianceManagement of staff regarding rostering and conflict resolutionFor YouBaptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. Youll 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 leasingOngoing professional development and team building opportunities.Access to confidential counselling and support servicesHow to apply:Click''Apply Now''to submit your application.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.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.Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchBaptcare is a purpose driven organisation focused on delivering the best of care to people of all ages, cultures, beliefs and circumstances.Through its social enterprise model, the organisation delivers better outcomes for more than 13,000 people in the community, combining the best commercial practice with a social heart.Baptcare has more than 2,000 dedicated staff across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia to deliver the best of care to people in Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living, In Home Care, Family and Children Services, Affordable Housing and Disability ServicesSource: Provided by Baptcare directlyBaptcare is a purpose driven organisation focused on delivering the best of care to people of all ages, cultures, beliefs and circumstances.Through its social enterprise model, the organisation delivers better outcomes for more than 13,000 people in the community, combining the best commercial practice with a social heart.Baptcare has more than 2,000 dedicated staff across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia to deliver the best of care to people in Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living, In Home Care, Family and Children Services, Affordable Housing and Disability ServicesMoe, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC12d agoChefGrounded on HothamTraralgon, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC #J-18808-Ljbffr