Relief Chef

At Southern Cross Care (WA) we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care (WA) is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care (WA) an extraordinary place to be.

About the role and where you will be working:

The Chef’s major responsibility is to prepare, cook and serve nourishing and appealing in-house meals and drinks for residents (whether the meals are full, soft, fluid or therapeutic diets) which are consistent with the organisation’s menu and the food service budget. The chef works collaboratively with staff to optimise the dining experience of residents.

The position is relief cover based in Broome, WA between Sep 30 - Oct 11

We’ll also be asking you to:-

• Manage all activities associated with catering service including directing and organising kitchen staff and food preparation and assisting staff who serve meals
• Manage stock control, food ordering, and receipt of food storage and food storage/rotation
• Ensure all kitchen and serving services staff comply with policies and procedures in relation to safe food handling
• Assist management in resolving complaints in relation to food service

About you:

With commercial cooking experience under your belt, you may already be working in aged care or perhaps you've been contemplating moving into the aged care sector.

You might have finessed your skills in restaurants or commercial kitchens but want to try something different. 

Once you’ve settled into your new role, you'll truly appreciate knowing that you've made a genuine difference in the quality of our residents' lives.

To be considered for this role, you’ll need:

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cooking
• Prior experience in commercial cooking services
• An understanding of specific dietary requirements
• Knowledge of safe handling & storage of chemicals
• Great interpersonal skills

Working with us:

At Southern Cross Care (WA), we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks (full time)
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How to apply:

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
• Immunisation record (Flu & COVID19)
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire

About us:

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care (WA) is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.

Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. Group.

Southern Cross Care (WA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au