Are you an awesome Chef and Leader? Well, we want you! If you are passionate, honest and driven, but you love to have fun, this could be the role for you.

An exciting and rare opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic, go-getter to join our Whiddon Kelso team as our amazing Head Chef. This role is suited for an experienced Chef/Foodie who is obsessed with service. You are outgoing, a communicator with a passion for excellence and you are ready for a challenge.

This is the ideal position for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career. We are looking for an innovative and logical thinker who loves to drive teams and culture. You are resident focused in all that you do, and your aim with all activities is to please. You are enthusiastic about ‘what’s next’ and you are no stranger to coaching and mentoring Chefs to be the best version of themselves.

The role of Head Chef is exciting, challenging and provides the opportunity to make a real difference. The responsibilities of this role include:

• Being awesome and be able to create the WOW factor, leading by example, showing the team how to do things differently and keep the buzz going.
• Working with a dedicated team and mentoring your Sous Chef, Food and Dining Experience Supervisor and team of chefs and catering team members
• Creating energy and drive quality and excellence, while implementing innovative thinking and products.
• Working with a team of experienced, energetic – Hospitality Management Team from support services.
• Implementing innovative thinking and products
• Being fun, light-hearted but professional and passionate
• Training and demonstrations with your team and residents
• Food safety and mandatory paperwork reviews with corrective actions and follow up.
• Spend time with your team and create an environment of open communication

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family in Kelso, on a permanent full-time basis.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around ‘Five Pillars’ – mind, body, financial, social and career.

• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
• Work/life balance. No late nights or unpredictable hours!
• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:
• Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
• Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
• Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.
• Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
• Quarterly gifts, including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.
• Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more!
• Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
• Learning, learning, learning. Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey!
• Get recognised for your great work! Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
• Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
• Locations across NSW and QLD. If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit a copy of your resume addressing the above criteria. To find out more about this position and the benefits of a career at Whiddon then visit our website https://www.whiddon.com.au/careers/

Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check.