ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Bethanie Group Incorporated (Bethanie) is Western Australia’s leading aged care provider for seniors seeking to live well and retire into a welcoming and engaging community. We have 35 facilities in locations from Geraldton to Bunbury and have been operating in the Southwest region for over 50 years. Bethanie prides itself on being a trusted aged care provider that families can rely on with a reputation for exemplary quality of service and staff. We are committed to continuous improvement of quality aged care services, to improve not only the quality of life and care of our seniors, but to meet the changing needs and expectations of future generations.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Chef to join our team on a full-time basis at our Port Kennedy location in Western Australia. In this role you will be responsible for the following;

• Efficiently manage the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook nutritious, well-presented food within budget constraints.
• Operate the kitchen within food safety guidelines.
• Uphold the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Take responsibility for own conduct and comply with the code of conduct.
• Ensure responsible work practices for catering, food safety and hygiene.
• Manage meal preparation and cooking.
• Produce nutritious meals using fresh ingredients.
• Assist in menu development.
• Adhere to the approved cycle menu.
• Manage portion control and wastage.
• Direct and train staff on food presentation and preparation.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Comply with food safety programs, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Order food to meet operational requirements and within budget.
• Ensure resident satisfaction with meals, respecting their rights and dignity.
• Maintain effective communication with residents and care staff.
• Respond to residents’ dietary needs, requests and complaints.
• Contribute to the organization’s continuous improvement.
• Deliver professional food and customer service.
• Visit satellite kitchens to ensure food standards and communication.
• Contribute to a safe working environment by complying with safety regulations and policies.
• Report hazards and incidents.
• Maintain safe work practices and chemical storage.
• Apply infection control procedures and maintain kitchen hygiene.
• Comply with accreditation standards.
• Attend staff meetings and act on feedback to improve service.
• Record and refer feedback and contribute to resolving complaints and issues.

• Efficiently manage the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook nutritious, well-presented food within budget constraints.
• Operate the kitchen within food safety guidelines.
• Uphold the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Take responsibility for own conduct and comply with the code of conduct.
• Ensure responsible work practices for catering, food safety and hygiene.
• Manage meal preparation and cooking.
• Produce nutritious meals using fresh ingredients.
• Assist in menu development.
• Adhere to the approved cycle menu.
• Manage portion control and wastage.
• Direct and train staff on food presentation and preparation.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Comply with food safety programs, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Order food to meet operational requirements and within budget.
• Ensure resident satisfaction with meals, respecting their rights and dignity.
• Maintain effective communication with residents and care staff.
• Respond to residents’ dietary needs, requests and complaints.
• Contribute to the organization’s continuous improvement.
• Deliver professional food and customer service.
• Visit satellite kitchens to ensure food standards and communication.
• Contribute to a safe working environment by complying with safety regulations and policies.
• Report hazards and incidents.
• Maintain safe work practices and chemical storage.
• Apply infection control procedures and maintain kitchen hygiene.
• Comply with accreditation standards.
• Attend staff meetings and act on feedback to improve service.
• Record and refer feedback and contribute to resolving complaints and issues