Chef
Job No:
JPR1098
Location:
Fitzroy Crossing
Have you always dreamed of living and working in the stunning East Kimberley, surrounded by waterfalls, river systems, and the iconic Ivanhoe Crossing? Now is your chance!
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef to lead the kitchen operations at Juniper Guwardi Ngadu, located in Fitzroy Crossing, WA. This role is ideal for an Executive Chef, Chef Manager, Sous Chef, or Head Chef. Juniper Guwardi Ngadu provides essential services and care for up to 24 older Aboriginal people in Fitzroy Crossing, 2500 km from Perth in the Kimberley region. The successful candidate must embrace and promote culturally appropriate service delivery. At Juniper, we understand that food is a crucial part of our residents' lives, contributing to their wellbeing and comfort. The purpose of this role is to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals that meet our residents’ special dietary requirements. You will supervise a small team of catering staff, ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures. Additionally, you will maintain the high standard of meal quality and ensure a safe food service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook high-quality, nourishing meals for our residents.
- Monitor all practices within the catering centre to ensure safe food handling and adherence to infection control procedures.
- Ensure all areas of the kitchen are cleaned to the highest standards.
- Manage stock control, including replenishing and ordering stock as required.
- Comply with Juniper’s Occupational Safety and Health requirements.
Key Requirements:
- Certification in commercial cooking
- Previous experience as an Executive Chef, Chef Manager, Sous Chef, Head Chef
- Basic understanding of dietary nutrition, especially for the elderly
- Proficient in bulk ordering, purchasing, and stock control of food supplies.
- Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
- Competent in using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- A genuine empathy for elderly residents
Benefits:
- Annual salary of $82,699.50 + 11% superannuation
- Kimberley allowances of up to $10 per hour
- Access to salary packaging options up to $18,550 per annum.
- Health insurance discounts with HBF or Medibank
- Juniperks: an online platform for peer recognition, wellness, and retail discounts
- Employee Assistance Program with free counseling
- Free parking is available on site
To join our team, you should be enthusiastic about contributing to a positive and welcoming environment that enhances the lives of others. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we encourage you to apply and look forward to reviewing your application.
For any questions, please contact Deeqa at 6119 5905. We are excited to welcome you to our team at Juniper Guwardi Ngadu.
Please note that this position is in FITZROY CROSSING, not in the Perth Metropolitan area. Applicants with an address outside this regional area will not be considered for this position unless it is specifically stated in your application that you are open to relocating to Fitzroy Crossing. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.