Cook - Dungog

Residential Care – Chef Imagine a career filled with purpose and possibility. Competitive rates of pay. Fulfilling work that fits around your life. Employment Type: Part‑time/Casual Contract Type: Permanent/Casual Location: Dungog About the role
- Lead all aspects of food operations including food safety, preparation and service, ordering, cost and quality control for the Residential Care site.
- Play a leadership role that includes team supervision, documentation, training and development.
- Role model a customer service mindset and create a welcoming environment for residents and their visitors.
- Partner with residents and families about food choices, preferences and requirements and create an enjoyable dining experience.
- Plan, prepare and supervise special meals and cater to all dietary requirements (e.g. low salt, diabetic, coeliac, soft, texture modified diets, pureed, high/low protein).
- Take responsibility for Food Safety Plan (HACCP) and ensure quality standards and regulatory requirements are consistently met.
- Build strong and productive relationships with your team to deliver a positive dining experience. Benefits
- Not‑for‑profit tax benefits – salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year. This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as tax‑free benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more.
- Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards.
- Leave Loading – 17.5% pay top‑up on paid leave.
- Career opportunities across Residential Care homes and Community Services. Qualifications and Experience
- Demonstrated compassion and empathy.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to ensure the best possible resident experience and teamwork.
- Track record of leadership, ability to coordinate kitchen operations in a busy and fast‑paced setting and provide clarity and direction to the team.
- Experience in menu planning and catering to modified diets.
- Ability to work efficiently and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Current knowledge of Food Handling Legislative including HACCP requirements.
- Certificate 3 or 4 in Commercial Cookery as well as Food Safety Certification.
- Australian Working Rights. It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare. Commitment to Diversity We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. Location RC Dungog – RSL LifeCare is a leader in senior living, providing high quality retirement villages, aged care homes and personal home care throughout NSW and the ACT. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r8jp9