Chef de Partie
Job No:
LDK882
Location:
Weston Creek, ACT
About LDK Seniors Living
LDK Seniors Living vision is for every senior Australian to be treated with Love, Decency & Kindness in their ageing journey. Our core values of Love, Decency & Kindness underpin our culture and guide every aspect of everything we do for our residents and our team members. All LDK villages combine the best part of retirement living and aged care to deliver our unique One Move Promise® – our guarantee that once our residents call LDK home, they will never have to move again.
About Amberfield
LDK Seniors Living’s newest premium village, Amberfield, is located on Cotter Road in Weston, in Canberra’s inner south. It is a short driving distance to Yarralumla, Curtin and Woden town centre. Amberfield will feature 370+ homes, comprising of apartments, sky villas, and villas. LDK’s range of community activities will promote well-being and provide an exceptional and fulfilling senior living experience so residents thrive at every stage of life. This is underpinned by the assurance of a full range of care options, from independent living to 24/7 high-level care, including dementia support. Residents will enjoy resort-style living, with first-class amenities on-site including a restaurant, cafe, bar, greengrocer, theatre and beauty salon. The wellness centre offers a gym, indoor pool, and private health consultation rooms. Thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces include a dog park and eco park.
About the role
Role responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, portion, present and serve a range of quality meals and food items.
- Support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef with food preparation, cooking and day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Run a designated section within the commercial kitchen and complete preparation and order lists.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with relevant regulations and LDK standards.
- Assist with stock management, including labelling, storing, picking and dispatching goods and meals.
- Use and maintain kitchen equipment appropriately while contributing to a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Certificate III in Kitchen Operations, Hospitality (Cookery) or equivalent experience is desirable.
- Previous experience in commercial catering, food services or a commercial kitchen environment.
- Experience running a kitchen section and completing preparation and order lists.
- Strong understanding of food handling, hygiene practices and food safety requirements.
- Food Handler Certificate and knowledge of State Food Safety Regulations are desirable.
- Awareness of the dietary requirements of older people and experience preparing meals from fresh ingredients is desirable.
- A positive, service-focused approach with strong self-management, problem-solving, adaptability and ability to work collaboratively.
Our Employee Value Proposition
LDK villages have established a reputation of being ‘truly happy places’ for residents. We know that this can only be achieved if our team feel connected, respected and valued. When you join LDK, you will be joining a for-purpose, values-led, people-first organisation that empowers and invests in our employees to develop, nurture and grow individual professional capability. You will work in a friendly, open and welcoming environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Free on-site parking
- Purchased leave options, giving you the flexibility to take extra time off when you need it.
- Salary packaging with novated leasing options
- Rewards and retail discounts program
- Free daily coffee/tea/standard beverage for all staff
- Continuous professional development and promotion opportunities
- Excellent company culture underpinned by Love, Decency and Kindness (LDK)
- Beautiful workplace environment at all our villages
- On-site cafes and restaurants available to staff
- Celebration of cultural events amongst staff and residents
- Employee referral bonus and retention bonus
How to apply
People who join LDK inherently possess and practice LDK values in their daily life. They have a desire and passion to apply these values toward a fulfilling purpose of caring for older people and want to work together with a team that are highly committed to the LDK vision.
If this sounds like you, and LDK sounds like the place you’ve been looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Please click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.
We encourage all applicants to visit our website at https://ldk.com.au/.
Kindly email people@ldk.com.au if you have any questions.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Clearance. LDK Seniors' Living has a mandatory vaccination policy in relation to influenza.
