Chef

Our Disability team are a passionate group of individuals working together to empower our clients in pursing the dignity of independence.  They demonstrate the Brightwater spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive, and courageous and welcome other like-minded support workers to join their team.

We have a permanent full time opportunity working at Oats Street - Transitional Rehabiliation facility located in East Victoria Park.

The Chef is responsible for ensuring a high-quality dining experience provided to our clients. Work with on site Allied Health practitioners and dietitians to support clients learning skills related to menu preparation and cooking to develop a diverse range of meals that are nutritious, low cost and easy to prepare

 Brightwater can offer you:

• The ability to salary package– meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers
• Fulfilling careers and professional development opportunities
• Free on-site parking

To be suitable for this role, you must possess:

• Qualified as a cook with a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Significant experience working as a cook or chef.
• Familiarity with texture modified diets and International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience managing a small kitchen, supervising staff and working within budgetary guidelines, in a hospitality or aged care environment.
• Excellent knowledge of, and demonstrated experience in, the practical application Food Safety Guidelines and current legislation in relation to hygiene regulations for food areas and equipment.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work unsupervised, as well as the ability to work collaboratively as a flexible team member, responding positively to challenges and changes.
• Previous experience working in a care services environment (desirable).

You will also possess:

• Valid NDIS Worker Screening (required if successful)
• Satisfactory National Police Certificate obtained within the last 12 months. 

Applications should be submitted through Brightwater’s online portal by COB 27 June 2024 however, Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert before this date. We will begin shortlisting immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible

For confidential enquiries, please contact Lisette [email protected]

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Essential: Do you have a National Police Certificate that is less than 12 months old OR are you willing to obtain one?
Desirable: Have you had experience working in Disability Services?