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OverviewWere looking for someone who wants to build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others - through small moments that leave big impacts.About The RoleThis is a great opportunity for a Chef or highly experienced Cook aiming to restore their work life balance and gain employment in one of Australias fastest growing industries with the following tasks:Prepare, cook and serve food in adherence with dietary requirements with a strong focus on food safety standards.Support senior hospitality staff members with menu design and implementation.Promote quality standards and maintain service with standard operating procedures.Role RequirementsAs a Chef, youll take pride in your presentation, be knowledgeable in relation to nutrition and have a keen interest on the impact of dietary requirements on our aged residents.You will have proven experience in safe food preparation, storage and delivery, a clear understanding of WHS, be confident in medium-high volume meal preparation, and demonstrate the following:Relevant trade qualifications or equivalent skills from previous experienceGreat communication skills and excellent attention to detailUnderstanding of Australian food and beverage standardsConfidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policiesRemuneration & LocationRemuneration: $31.44 per hour + Super + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & AllowancesEmployment Type: Permanent full timeLocation: Gladstone Aged Care FacilityEmployee BenefitsSave tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annumA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceAbout UnitingCareBlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, and youll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephens Hospital, and St Andrews War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger.Safety & DiversityUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for childrenImplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesAppropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simpleeverybody is welcome here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email [email protected]: Gladstone, Queensland, AustraliaNote: This is a refined version of the job description; no changes to the core information have been made. #J-18808-Ljbffr