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Be part of a caring community where your culinary skills bring comfort, joy, and connection to residents. Role Summary We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef to join our team at Millrace, a boutique aged care community with 35 beds. The Chef will create varied, nutritious, and appetizing meals that meet the individual needs of our residents, including special diets, and are aligned with the Aged Care Quality Standards. You will play an important role in maintaining a strong sense of home through meal service. Key Responsibilities Create, prepare, and serve nutritious, appetizing meals. Engage with residents to understand and cater to their dietary preferences and needs. Participate in menu planning and discussions, ensuring meals are aligned with the Australian dietary guidelines for older adults. Ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP) and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with the catering team to deliver safe and highquality food services. Manage special diets, including texturemodified meals, in accordance with best practices. Monitor food costs to stay within budget. Supervise cooks and kitchen staff. Whats in it for you? $70,000k$76,515kSalary (based on experience) + Penalties + 12% Superannuation + 17.5% Leave Loading Salary packaging options of up to $15,900 Tax Free, plus $2,650 Meals & Entertainment Card Enjoy online + instore discounts with Blue Light Card Australia Onsite parking Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family, with 24/7 access to benefits through TELUS Health Onsite & online professional development and program opportunities Fulltime position Part of a rewarding notforprofit organisation with awardwinning culture programmes What youll bring Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher trade. Current and acceptable Police Certificate. Ability to work collaboratively with the team and engage positively with residents. Compassion and empathy. Unlimited working rights in Australia MANDATORY. Chef/Cook experience in an aged care setting. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Understanding of resident rights, aged care accreditation standards and outcomes (highly regarded but not essential). Who we are Tenterfield Care is proudly part of Apollo Care an innovative national alliance of notforprofit aged care communities. We bring a specialist team of leading industry experts, bestpractice care governance and an awardwinning staff culture programme. Importantly, we focus on preserving the uniqueness of each community in our alliance, while making them even better places to live and work. Employment Role: ChefType: Full Time 76 hours per fortnightSalary: $70,000$76,515 based on experience and qualificationsSalary packaging: NFP Location: Tenterfield Aged Care, Tenterfield NSW 2372 Apply We would love to hear from you! Please apply now and include your resume and cover letter, demonstrating your suitability against the above selection criteria. 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. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr