Head Chef - Aged Care

About the role

Estia Health is recruiting a Head Chef in Hervey Bay for its aged care homes. The role delivers exceptional service to residents so that their meal experience meets the highest standard, within a busy, diverse and challenging kitchen.

Key responsibilities

• Create nutritious and healthy meals that meet the individual and diverse needs of residents
• Prepare and deliver food to the highest quality and service standards in line with Estia Health guidelines
• Train and mentor the kitchen team to the expected standards
• Ensure menus cater to diverse individual needs while maintaining food handling and hygiene standards

Required profile

• Passion for creating nutritious, healthy and delicious food
• Team player who takes pride in the quality of food prepared and served
• Attention to food handling and hygiene standards

What we offer

• Retail savings with the Blue Light Card
• Discounted car hire and novated leasing for vehicles
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Free Wellbeing App and discounted health insurance with nib health
• Workplace banking support and ACN membership discounts for nurses
• Discounted JB HiFi

Applications must be made through the online application form; emailed applications are not accepted. Shortlisted candidates will need to pass background checks, and during influenza season staff must provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination.