Chef de Partie
Job No:
LDK580
Location:
Weston
About LDK Seniors' Living
LDK Seniors' Living is building Australia's most innovative seniors living villages, delivered through a genuine continuum of care. Our vibrant communities are world-class and build to truly be worthy of our seniors.
About the role
This role is to provide a rang of comprehensive and sound kitchen duties whilst ensuring high levels of hygiene standards at all times.
Position Accountabilities:
- Prepare food items that don’t require cooking, for example preparation of sandwiches and salads
- Assist Sous Chef and Head Chef in cooking a range of meals, under their general supervision including the assembly and preparation of ingredients/food for cooking
- Portion, present and serve food to customers, demonstrating a high standard of customer service
- Undertake all duties in accordance with food safety and hygiene legislation, regulations and standards, including those specifically relating to the service of food to vulnerable persons and other relevant LDK quality and service standards
- Undertake general cleaning duties within a kitchen, food preparation area, cold and storerooms, including the cleaning of cooking and general utensils used in the kitchen
- Use and maintain all kitchen equipment in an appropriate manner
- General pantry duties including handling, storing and distributing a variety of goods
- Pick, label and dispatch goods in accordance with orders made
- Assist in the maintenance of stock levels
Benefits
- Onsite parking and uniform
- Retention bonus and employee referral bonus
- Novated leasing options and retail discounts
- Continuous professional development and promotional opportunities
- Positive working culture driven by our values of Love, Decency & Kindness
Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated understanding of food handling and hygiene principles
- Demonstrated knowledge of State Food Safety Regulations (or willingness and ability to learn)
- Previous experience in commercial catering or other food services
- Previous experience in the provision of meals from fresh to product (desirable)
- Awareness of the dietary requirements of the elderly (desirable)
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Clearance. LDK has a mandatory vaccination policy for influenza.