UnitingSA is seeking a Head Chef to lead our Hospitality Department in our new state-of-the-art Aged Care Facility, which is set to open in early 2021. The facility will provide a place where people are able to stay connected and be supported to live their best life, regardless of their age or health.

UnitingSA West Lakes offers three levels of premium Residential Aged Care, comprising of 108 private rooms taking in stunning views of the nearby oval and lakes. This exciting $50 million complex forms part of the new WEST development located within the already established and well-loved West Lakes community.

Our Head Chef

The Head Chef will provide leadership across our Aged Care Facilities in the efficient management and operation of our catering and food services.

A day in the life of our Head Chef is fast paced, dynamic and changing. You will be working in close collaboration with the facility leadership team, staff and residents to ensure exceptional standards are met.

You will be required to:

• Provide leadership and coaching to Chefs across our Aged Care Facilities
• Prepare special diets in accordance with dietician and guidelines, and present within a set time frame to ensure freshness quality and to maintain food safety
• Lead the daily operation and leadership of the site kitchen and dining areas, maintaining high standards, and giving the lead in seeking continuously to improve
• Ensure the catering and food services meets and exceeds the level of compliance required under the Aged Care standards for accreditation

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, service focused and professional leader who is able to work in a fast paced, high-pressured environment. You will pride yourself on your outstanding customer service and your ability to build relationships. Most importantly, you will be passionate about food!

You will have a Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, along with a minimum of 3 years in a management role in Hotel/Food operation. You will also demonstrate high understanding and knowledge of special diets in accordance with dietician guidelines.

About UnitingSA

UnitingSA is a not-for-profit organisation that provides aged care, housing and community services to over 16,000 people across regional and metropolitan South Australia. With more than 1000 employees and volunteers, UnitingSA delivers high quality services to people from diverse backgrounds as we strive towards our vision of a compassionate, respectful and just community in which all people participate and flourish.

Culture and Benefits

A career with UnitingSA will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of people in need. We have an innovative and supportive culture guided by our values of respect, compassion, courage and integrity.

We ensure our staff are well supported, celebrated and compensated through:

• Salary packaging, which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year.
• “Together we can” Workplace Wellness Program (including leadership development, counselling support, special leave provisions, flexible work arrangements, staff physio program)
• An Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service.
• Professional development and study leave

We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal employment opportunity for our employees.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with relevant skills and experience to apply for any of our advertised vacancies.

Please note that as the successful applicant, you will be required to partake in a pre-employment background check (including a National Police Check, DCSI Clearance and Pre-Employment Medical)

To request a copy of the Job Description, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Head Chef enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please phone Sue Krake, Executive Manager Aged Care on 8440 2202.