Relief Chef

RELIEF CHEF

Full-Time | South and North of the River Facilities

Location 

We are seeking two experienced Relief Chefs to provide support across our Aegis facilities: 

North of the River: Relief Chef based North of the River to work across our North of the River facilities and South of the River: Relief Chef based South of the River to work across our South of the River facilities.

About the Role

A working day will include Relief Chef for the South and North of the River facilities supporting the Chef Manager.

• Good knowledge and experience in training and mentoring.
• Role involves training and supporting our cooks, as well as assisting with Central Office projects and tasks as required.
• Organising kitchen staff in the preparation and serving of meals.
• Preparing resident’s meals according to dietary plans and menus developed.
• Managing receipt of stores, and food storage according to the relevant regulations.
• Ensuring correct food handling techniques are always observed.

About You

You should ideally be an empathetic person who:

• Enjoys working with the elderly.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is able to supervise, organise and guide staff, to deliver high quality catering outcomes.
• Has availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts over weekdays and weekends.
• Can communicate effectively both verbally and written.

You should possess the following:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• Experience in food preparation and cooking for large number of people.
• Aged Care experience is highly preferred.
• A high level of food safety knowledge.
• Full Australian working rights and able to pass national police clearance.

Aegis Provides

• Paid orientation program.
• Competitive rate of pay.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for development and career growth.

Please click the “Apply” button if you meet the criteria and want to further your skill set as part of a diverse team of staff dedicated to the care of our elderly.