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.

About Aegis

Aegis Aged Care provides a modern working environment. It is this environment and your passion for providing quality meals that are key to delivering our residents a high standard of living and care. Aegis has over 40 years of experience in successfully running 29 Facilities, as one of the largest privately owned Aged Care providers, in Western Australia. That means we can offer job security and stability. We are also able to offer job progression, and flexibility. As Cook you are a valuable member of the team working under direction and support of the Chef Manager.

Aegis Provides

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