Community Care TASMANIA began life in 1990 as the provider of choice for the local migrant communities. We are a leading not for profit Age Care and Disability provider dedicated to delivering compassionate care and support to Tasmanians; enabling them to thrive at home with dignity and respect.

35 years on we are now preparing to open our Respite & Training Centre and Café. We are looking for an experienced and qualified Senior Chef to join our Launceston based team in a full-time position.

About the Role

Our Senior Chef will work closely with the Community & Wellbeing Manager to lead kitchen and café operations, and staffing. Taking pride in crafting exceptional meals that are nourishing, well-presented, and tailored to the respite guests’ preferences and health requirements. You will also be responsible for delivering high quality food and catering services for visitors using our training centre and café.

The role will include:

• Preparation of nutritious and enticing home-style meals for our guests taking care to ensure the safe preparation and delivery of diet-specific meals tailored to individual participant support plans, including therapeutic and texture-modified diets, in strict compliance with HACCP and aged care food safety standards.
• Building and maintaining relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring all compliance obligations are met, safe food practices, WH&S and cooking for vulnerable persons
• Maintaining a high standard of hygiene and tidiness in the kitchen and maintaining supplies
• Collaborating with the Quality, Risk and Compliance Team to ensure that complaints and incidents are reported and handled appropriately.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and person-centred care.

You will bring:

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience as a Chef in an aged care or hospital kitchen environment is essential.
• A strong understanding of food safety, HACCP principles, aged care nutrition, including malnutrition prevention, hydration strategies, and dietary restrictions, texture-modified food and allergen management.
• A current Food Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Certificate is highly desirable.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to contribute to our positive workplace culture.
• Satisfactory National Police check.
• Current Tasmania Driver’s License.
• Working with Vulnerable People Card (NDIS Screening to be obtained).
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module certificate.

Why work with us?

• Attractive hourly rate plus the ability to Salary Package up to $15,900 + $2,650 Entertainment benefits. This position is paid under the SCHADS Award, SACS Level 2 Pay Point Range 1-4.
• Ongoing training and Professional Development.
• Exceptional state of the art working environment.
• Inclusive, passionate and supportive team.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

If you are the person we are looking for we would love to hear from you! Please hit apply and provide us with your up-to-date resume, cover letter and qualification certificates.

(Please note applications that do not include these will not be considered.)

If you would like a copy of the position description, please contact Kelli Schultz on 63340990 or [email protected]