Your responsibilities will include:
·Maintain cleanliness and hygiene levels of food preparation area and kitchen equipment
·Meal and food preparation for patients as per recipe guide
·Stock control and ordering for food supplies
·Maintain regular daily temperatures of refrigerators and freezers as per food safety standards
·Implement Food Safety Program
·Sound knowledge dietary nutrition requirements
·Demonstrated understanding of accreditation standards, WH&S management and function coordinating
·Lead team members to deliver excellent customer service to patients and staff
·Provide management and guidance to the kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth operation
·Kitchen and food cost management within budget
·Liaise with management
Essential Criteria:
·Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cooking or equivalent, Certificate IV preferable
·Minimum certificate level qualifications in management
·Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
·Certificate in Safe Food Handling
·Good working knowledge and understanding of HACCP regulations
·Good communication and time management skills
·Experience in executing all aspects of kitchen operations and food preparation in a hospital or similar catering environment
·Pride in personal appearance and hygiene