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About Juniper At Juniper, we are proud to be one of Western Australias largest local, not-for-profit aged care providers. We champion individualised care that keeps our customers connected to the people, passions and places theyve always loved. The Role We are currently seeking a qualified Chef to join our team at Juniper in a Casual capacity. Reporting to the Residential Manager and working in partnership with the Hospitality Services Manager, the Chef is responsible for providing appropriate, nutritious and enjoyable meals for our customers in accordance with Junipers cyclic menus, DINE standards and Food Safety Program. Key Responsibilities - Prepare and cook meals in accordance with Junipers cyclic and seasonal menus - Ensure adherence to safe food handling, HACCP and infection control standards - Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen environment - Monitor portion control, minimise food wastage and manage stock effectively - Order and control stock within food cost guidelinesSupervise and direct kitchen staff in line with DINE standards - Participate in customer meetings and incorporate feedback into menu planning - Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant legislation Key Requirements - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) - Food Safety Supervisor Certificate - Experience in a commercial cooking and/or aged care catering environment - Experience managing bulk ordering and stock control - Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and infection control standards - Understanding of dietary requirements for older people (including IDDSI standards) - Ability to manage food budgets and cost controls - Strong organisational and time management skills - Demonstrated leadership and team direction capability - Current valid driver''s license. Why Join Juniper? - $44.99 per hour + superannuation - Salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - Health insurance discounts with HBF and Medibank - Access to Juniperks staff recognition and retail discounts - Supportive team environment aligned with strong values #J-18808-Ljbffr