Chef/Cook - Casual

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title

Chef – Trade Cook

Location

Albury

Status

Casual

Reporting to

Hotel Services Manager

Role Objective

The Chef is responsible for the production of excellent quality and well presented food across all production kitchens in the organisation; (Dellacourt, Yallaroo and Emily Gardens) and for innovation in menus and food production and presentation for celebratory events.  The Chef must manage and cultivate food services staff in their understanding and knowledge of food production and presentation and customer service as it applies to the service of food.  The Chef works in support of and liaison with the Hotel Services Manager and Catering Officer.

Personal Qualities

• Passion for creativity and quality in food production, presentation and service
• Honesty, initiative, reliability and discretion
• Cooperation and team participation
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy and consideration for older persons
• Willingness to continue to participate in professional development
• Self motivation and organisation
• Flexibility and responsiveness

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Chef qualifications and experience which demonstrate a standard of excellence
2. Current food safety supervisor certificate.
3. Previous experience leading and motivating a team to achieve high quality results in a demanding commercial kitchen / food service environment
4. Demonstrated awareness or commitment to learn aged care accreditation standards and quality processes.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality of company sensitive information and the privacy and confidentiality of all customers and staff.
6. Demonstrated ability to work within budgetary guidelines.
7. Strong customer service ethic and demonstrated ability to exceed customer expectations.
8. Intermediate level of computer literacy; ability to use to a range of internal systems and programs; and use of Microsoft Suite including Word and Excel.

All LAC Staff are required to have, or obtain before commencement of employment:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• 3x Covid Vaccinations (Any year)
• Flu Vaccinations (Current year)

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