The Royal Children's Hospital

Chef

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Washington (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

About Juniper:

At Juniper, we are proud to be one of Western Australia’s largest local, not-for-profit aged care providers. We champion individualised care that keeps our customers connected to the people, passions and places they’ve always loved.

The Role:

We are currently seeking a qualified Chef to join our team at Juniper Riverslea in a Full-time capacity. Reporting to the Residential Manager and working in partnership with the Hospitality Services Manager, the Chef is responsible for providing appropriate, nutritious and enjoyable meals for our customers in accordance with Juniper’s cyclic menus, DINE standards and Food Safety Program.

The successful candidate must be available to work Saturday to Wednesday 0800 to 1600.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook meals in accordance with Juniper’s cyclic and seasonal menus
  • Ensure adherence to safe food handling, HACCP and infection control standards
  • Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen environment
  • Monitor portion control, minimize food wastage and manage stock effectively
  • Order and control stock within food cost guidelines
  • Supervise and direct kitchen staff in line with DINE standards
  • Participate in customer meetings and incorporate feedback into menu planning
  • Ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant legislation

Key Requirements:

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
  • Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
  • Experience in a commercial cooking and/or aged care catering environment
  • Experience managing bulk ordering and stock control
  • Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and infection control standards
  • Understanding of dietary requirements for older people (including IDDSI standards)
  • Ability to manage food budgets and cost controls
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and team direction capability

Why Join Juniper?

  • $44.99 per hour + superannuation
  • Salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum
  • Health insurance discounts with HBF and Medibank
  • Access to Juniperks – staff recognition and retail discounts
  • Supportive team environment aligned with strong values

How to Apply:

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a supportive team in a rewarding role! Apply online today with your current CV.

We encourage people of all ages and cultures to apply. Shortlisting will begin immediately, so don’t wait!

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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