Chef

About the Role

Reporting to the Sous Chef and Executive Chef, we are seeking skilled and experienced Chefs to cover casual shifts on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the week, performing a range of comprehensive and sound kitchen duties while maintaining high hygiene standards at all times.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist Sous Chef and Head Chef in cooking a range of meals, under their general supervision including the assembly and preparation of ingredients/food for cooking
• Portion, present and serve food to customers, demonstrating a high standard of customer service
• Undertake all duties in accordance with food safety and hygiene legislation, regulations, and standards, including those specifically relating to the service of food to vulnerable persons and other relevant LDK quality and service standards
• Undertake general cleaning duties within a kitchen, food preparation area, cold and storerooms, including the cleaning of cooking and general utensils used in the kitchen
• Use and maintain all kitchen equipment in an appropriate manner
• General pantry duties including handling, storing, and distributing a variety of goods
• Pick, label, and dispatch goods in accordance with orders made

Our Employee Value Proposition

LDK villages have established a reputation of being ‘truly happy places’ for residents. We know that this can only be achieved if our team feel connected, respected and valued. When you join LDK, you will be joining a for-purpose, values-led, people-first organisation that empowers and invests in our employees to develop, nurture and grow individual professional capability. You will work in a friendly, open and welcoming environment.

Benefits

• Employee referral bonus and retention bonus
• Rewards and retail discounts program
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent company culture underpinned by Love, Decency and Kindness (LDK)
• Continuous professional development and promotion opportunities
• Beautiful workplace environment at all our villages
• Free daily coffee/tea/standard beverage for all staff
• Celebration of cultural events amongst staff and residents

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Cert III in Commercial Cookery (or experience deemed equivalent) (desirable)
• Food Safety Certificate (required)
• Demonstrated understanding of food handling and hygiene principles
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced a la carte kitchen setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of State Food Safety Regulations (or willingness and ability to learn)
• Previous experience in commercial catering or other food services
• Previous experience in the provision of meals from fresh to end product
• Awareness of the dietary requirements of the elderly (desirable)