Chief Cook

Are you a passionate and experienced Chief Cook looking for your next leadership opportunity?   We are seeking a dedicated person to lead our kitchen operations in Innisfail.   This hands-on role is ideal for someone who takes pride in preparing high-quality meals, leading a team, maintaining food safety standards, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. Your Role As a Chief Cook you'll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our residents. Your tasks will include:  Prepare and cook daily nutritionally balanced meals. As required, order main line food commodities and maintain stock reserves and control Supervise Client Services Assistants and Volunteers directly associated with the kitchen environment (where applicable) Ensure the needs of the residents are met through regular monitoring of catering services Prepare menus and involve residents in choice and selection where appropriate Monitor and comply with Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental practices  Your Attributes We're looking for a person who has what it takes to support our aged care team to deliver exceptional services to our clients. You have: A warm and caring nature The willingness to go the extra mile A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing The flexibility to work a varied roster How You'll Benefit You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive: 5 weeks annual leave as standard Annual leave loading Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases Private health insurance discounts Uniform and laundry allowance Employee Assistance Program Role Requirements Be vaccinated against Influenza & at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine Current Police Screening Certificate Food Safety Supervisor Certificate Demonstrated previous cooking experience for large groups would be an advantage Current First Aid & CPR Certificates Welcoming All We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.