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Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other.

Southern Cross Care has an exciting opportunity for a for a Chef to join the team at Illoura Village Residential Aged Care Home in Chinchilla.

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

• Salary: $75,000 – $82,000 per annum (plus superannuation).
• Competitive pay rates, plus access to generous Not-for-Profit salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Flexible shifts available across a 14-day roster to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to join a supportive, purpose-driven organisation.
• Strong and inclusive staff culture.
• Ongoing, individualised training and development opportunities.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
• Additional wellbeing support through our Thrive program, which allows early access to up to 50% of your earned wages.

About the role

In this role, you will be overseeing the catering operations at the site and assisting in the planning and preparation of nutritious and high-quality meals for our residents in accordance with the Food Safety Program requirements. Reporting to the Residential Manager you will be working as part of a talented Hospitality team, to enhance the dining experience of our residents by sharing your culinary skills and championing our values to meet our mission of supporting people in their choice of health, wellbeing and lifestyle. Your role will contribute greatly to enhancing the lives of our residents by ensuring appetizing and nutritious meals are provided, promoting a positive and enjoyable dining experience for all.

What are the key responsibilities?

Duties may include but not be limited to:

• Food handling, preparation and cooking of meals.
• Cooking and presentation of food and ensuring on time delivery of quality meals.
• Basic record keeping (e.g. number of meals per day, missed meals).
• Stock control, ordering (e.g. food, cleaning products), receiving, checking, weighing and storing.
• Ensure kitchen and equipment is maintained in a safe, hygienic and tidy manner.

  
What will you bring to the role?

• Certificate III in Cookery.
• You will demonstrate compassion, sensitivity and maturity to provide high quality meals.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Experience working in commercial kitchen within healthcare environment (desired).
• Must be flexible with start time and days (including weekends).
• Good knowledge of food safety (preferable HACCP).
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and to manage your time effectively.

Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?

Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.

Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program, Known & Loved, is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.

How can you apply? 

If you are a ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD ‘s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.au
  
Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.

Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individuals, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.

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