Job Description:

About the Role

As a Chef at one of our care homes you will be responsible for developing and delivering nutritious meals to our residents that make them feel like they are home and empowers our residents’ choices and independence.

Duties

Offering our residents, a varied, healthy and well-balanced diet that takes individual preferences into account

Ensuring residents receive sufficient food and fluids to meet their nutritional requirements

Ensuring residents are assisted in maintaining their dietary customers according to their religious and cultural beliefs

Liaising with our residents, their families and the care home management and staff

Leading, coaching and development of delegated staff

Management of all food preparation and cooking activities

Implement and maintain all infection control and safe food handling procedures

Timely completion of all required documentation and reporting

Skills and Experience

Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is essential

Previous experience gained in a similar role ideally within the aged care industry

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Highly developed organisation and time management skills

The ability to solve problems independently

An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes

Must have a current national police certificate or be willing to complete a criminal history check

Benefits

Work close to home in one of our many community-based homes

Flexibility across our 24/7 operations

Generous leave provisions including 12 weeks paid parental leave

Generous discounts on health, travel, home, car, landlords and pet insurance

35% discount on frames, lenses, sunglasses and accessories at Bupa Optical stores

10% discount at Bupa Dental clinics

Health and wellness initiatives and discounts through Bupa SMILE program

Discounts at Apple and Samsung

Workplace giving and Bupa fund matching

Sponsorship opportunities available to eligible workers

Internal transfer opportunities to any of our 72 homes across Australia

Clinical learning opportunities and more through online and face to face training

How to Apply

Please click Apply to be taken to our online application process. Please note that as part of your application you will also be asked to complete a number of pre-employment checks including Criminal History and a Pre-Employment medical.

About Bupa Aged Care Australia

Bupa Aged Care Australia is the largest private residential aged care provider in Australia with over 9,000 employees providing care and services to 6,500 residents across 70+ homes. At Bupa we focus on a person first approach that ensures our residents and their families are at the centre of everything we do and that we deliver our purpose of ensuring longer, healthier, happier lives.

IMPORTANT: As of 1st May 2020, all aged care workers and visitors must be vaccinated against seasonal influenza in order to enter an aged care facility – as such all successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to commencement.

‘Our people reflect the diversity of our community. At Bupa, your wellbeing, identity and own story is respected and valued.

Find purpose in your career at Bupa’.

Time Type: Full time

Job Posting End Date 27 Dec 2020

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