Activities

REPORTING TO:
Head Chef

ROLE PURPOSE:
To assist the chef and other kitchen staff in the preparation and serving of all meals within the village community.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Experience or qualifications in Food preparation and service;
• Current First Aid Certificate;
• Experience in working with the elderly;
• Active Listening;
• Customer Service skills;
• Social Perceptiveness;

ESSENTIAL:

• NSW Police Criminal History Check to work in Aged Care.
• Ability to follow instructions and accept direction as required.
• Contribute to Continuous improvement of service delivery.
• Adhere to policies and processes for food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked correctly.
• Assist Head Chef in stock controls, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Advise Head Chef with any resident requests.
• Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals.
• Work seamlessly with other kitchen hands to ensure the ultimate service is provided to residents.

DESIRABLE:

• Previous cooking experience.
• Enjoy practical work.
• Good hand eye coordination.
• Ability to work quickly and safely with minimal supervision.
• Good personal hygiene.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to work as part of a team.

PERFORMANCE GOALS:

• To assist in achieving the highest possible level of Community Vitality through the preparation and service of meals to residents and the dining experience generally.
• Maintain a clean kitchen.
• To contribute to building village culture leading to goodwill between all parties which generates positive word of mouth within the village community and broader community.
• To contribute toward highest possible levels of Resident Satisfaction at the village.
• To assist to minimize any complaints relating to food quality and service within the community.
• Enhance the wellbeing of residents.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare Food as directed
• Wash and clean all utensils, dishes, pots and pans and ensure they are stored properly
• Handle, sort and serve meals.
• Wash, peel, chop, cut and cook foodstuffs and assist with preparation of salads, sandwiches and desserts.
• Prepare and maintain Dining room in a clean, safe and precise manner.
• Sort and dispose of rubbish and recycling.
• Organise laundering of kitchen linen.
• Clean food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools and areas.
• Assist with ordering food and other supplies.
• Check the quantity and quality of received products.
• Record production and operational data on forms as required.