Job Description

You are searching for a role that balances your passion for great food with time for a life away from work. We recognise your reservations about working as a Kitchen Team Leader in aged care, but we want you to bring your creativity to our residents who value and place real importance on great food and great dining experiences.

This role is suited for an experienced Chef/Foodie who is obsessed with service and is an ideal position for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career. We are looking for an innovative and logical thinker who loves to drive teams and culture.

Responsibility spans across the home you are assigned to, with a huge focus on staff engagement, resident satisfaction and just generally being awesome.

In this role, you will coordinate food and beverage services, ensuring they are delivered as planned while allocating duties to team members and addressing concerns from staff and clients. You will implement Whiddon’s Food Safety Plan and monitor compliance with safe food practices. Additionally, you will lead the catering team in food safety and dining services, drive special events like theme days and cooking clubs, and support senior staff in evaluating food services by reviewing client complaints, minimizing wastage, and adjusting menus to better meet client needs.

THE ESSENTIALS

We are looking for candidates who also have:

• A Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Diploma in Hospitality Management, or equivalent.
• Strong People Management Skills to effectively lead and motivate a diverse team.
• Budget Management Expertise to ensure financial accountability and optimize resource allocation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, and computer skills.
• A general understanding of the principles of person-centred care.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Moree, in the Northwest region, on a permanent full-time basis. Candidates must be able to work Monday to Friday, 06:00AM – 14:06PM. A competitive salary is on offer and is negotiable for the right candidate

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around ‘Five Pillars’ – mind, body, financial, social and career.

• Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body (Permanent employees)
  • 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)
  • Access to L ong Service Leave after 5 years
  • 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave
  • Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year
  • Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave
  • Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day
• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
• Work/life balance No late nights or unpredictable hours!
• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:
  • Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
  • Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
  • Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.
  • Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
• Quarterly gifts, including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.
• Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more!
• Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
• Learning, learning, learning Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey!
• Get recognised for your great work! Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
• Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
• Locations across NSW and QLD. If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit a copy of your resume addressing the above criteria. To find out more about this position and the benefits of a career at Whiddon then visit our website https://www.whiddon.com.au/careers/