• Baptcare Amberlea - Drouin
  
• Casual position
  
• $26.13 - $28.81 per hour (plus 25% casual loading)
  

About Us

At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.

Baptcare is a purpose-driven organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness. ​

About the Role

We are currently looking for a casual motivated and passionate Chef to join the supportive and friendly team at Baptcare’s Amberlea Community located in Drouin. We are looking for dependable candidates who can work flexible hours including weekdays and weekends.

The Role of the Chef is to ensure that the meals and refreshments are delivered and provided to the residents that meet their individual nutritional needs and preferences. The chef is responsible for providing services that are in line with the Food Safety Program guidelines.

Key Duties

• Contribute to the production of food items such as therapeutic diets, special meals etc.
• Follow recipe cards and prepare defined menus in a timely manner.
• Assist the Head Chef with the management of the food safety plan and it’s day-to-day compliance.
• Assist with the management of stock items.
• Ensuring meals and refreshments are provided that meet the resident’s individual needs.
• Maintaining the Food Safety Program guidelines.
• Ensuring all staff in the catering department maintain safe food handling practices.
• Delivery of meals across dining areas within a residence.
• Ability to work with other catering staff and assist with the preparation of basic food stuff if required or directed by supervisor.
• Provide support to the retail café area or for functions and events within the residence.
• Provide support for function planning and delivery. 

About You

You are passionate about continuing to grow your career in hospitality within the Residential Aged Care industry. Solution-focused and wanting to make a difference, you align your approach to strategise for achieving organisational and divisional goals.

Working as part of a close-knit team, you collaborate with and support others, demonstrating respect in your day-to-day actions.

You will ideally bring the following:

• Relevant Industry Training – Food Handling and Hygiene Certificate.
• Commercial cookery certificate III / IV.
• Current police clearance and Statutory Declaration that does not preclude working in Aged Care
• Previous experience and working knowledge of menu planning, ordering and special diet preparation
• Previous experience working in catering in a residential aged care facility.

For You

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders. 

Further, the successful candidate will receive:

• A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.
• Opportunity to work in your local community within a friendly and supportive team.
• Flexible hours to accommodate for a work-life balance.
• Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference in the lives of our vulnerable community members. 

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

If you require support with the application process, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Chef - Drouin enquiry via EthicalJobs.

At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.