We are actively looking for a skilled and passionate full-time Sous Chef to join our catering department at our St Johns home in Wangaratta, VIC. If you are dedicated to delivering high-quality service and care, we invite you to apply!The Organisation:As a proud not-for-profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.The Position:The Sous Chef will operate under the guidance of the Head Chef and Chef Supervisor, responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving nourishing, appetizing, and visually appealing in-house meals for residents, all of which align with the guidelines of the Food Safety Program.Assist the Head Chef in preparing and cooking meals for residents, ensuring nutritional balance and dietary restrictions are adhered to.Prepare specialized meals for residents with medical or dietary needs (e.g., diabetic, low sodium, gluten-free, soft or pureed food).Ensure items of stock required are reported to the Chef Supervisor for inventory and ordering.Ensure meals are served on time, with appropriate portions and presentation.Documenting, communicating, implementing, delivering, and monitoring of the Food Safety Program (FSP) in partnership with the Head Chef.Oversee kitchen staff including cooks, kitchen aides, and food service employees and training in new kitchen employees.Support all catering staff to ensure a clean and non-cluttered work environment is maintained and to regularly promote safe work practices.Plan and carry out his/her daily workload in an organised and professional manner; with or without supervision, as per the required duties on that day.Any other task not defined but within the employee''s skills, as directed by the organisation.RequirementsEssential:Food Handling Course.A certificate relevant to the role (e.g., Certificate III Hospitality - Commercial Cookery).Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).NDIS Workers Check (or ability to acquire).Desirable:Experience in residential aged care.Experience in Hospitality.To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.Benefits:Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.Flexible roster, allowing for a better work-life balance and the ability to accommodate personal commitments.The chance to engage in purposeful work within a values-driven organisation.Long-term job security in an industry resistant to economic fluctuations.A thriving, positive organisational culture that prioritises well-being.Abundant prospects for personal and professional growth through learning and development initiatives.There is a huge sense of fulfillment knowing that the meals you prepare contribute to the well-being and comfort of elderly residents.Exposure to different dietary requirements and cooking styles, ensuring no two days are exactly the same.Respect will be accepting applications from February 12th, 2025, until the closing date on March 17th, 2025.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Sous Chef