McKenzie Aged Care Group has been operating in Australia for over 20 years.

We have now joined the Bolton Clarke Group, one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. 

Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

We are committed to enriching the lives of people by providing care with compassion, respect and integrity to promote the health, independence and social interaction of seniors.

With registered nurses and care staff at our homes 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Location:

Heritage Lodge, a 103 bed residential aged care facility located in Murwillumbah in the Tweed Shire, 13km south of the Queensland border. Surrounded by homely comforts and beautiful gardens, we enjoy a close-knit community that feels more like a family.

The role:

• Full time Chef Assistant working Monday to Friday 

As part of our Hotel Services team, your role as Chef includes managing all operational requirements in a commercial kitchen, with the support of a dedicated team.

• Cooking high quality, nutritious meals for senior residents
• Adapting dishes to suit dietary, allergy and modified food requirements
• Ensuring all food is prepared, cooked and served in accordance with legislation
• Managing employee matters including rostering, training and performance
• Assisting the Residential Manager with associated budgets and costs

Our benefits:

• Excellent hourly rate with flexibility & autonomy
• Discounted private health insurance
• $15,900 of Salary Packaging Benefit
• $2650 Salary Packaging Benefit for meals & entertainment
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Work with a dedicated and supportive team
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Range of discounts (300+)

To be successful, you will have:

• Certificate IV Commercial Cookery or similar
• Food Handling and Hygiene certificate
• Demonstrated experience in a commercial kitchen in aged care or hospital
• Demonstrated knowledge of State Food Safe regulations
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment
• Demonstrated experience managing team performance
• Current national police check (or willingness to obtain)
• Evidence of Australian work rights
• COVID vaccination evidence in line with current requirements
• Flu vaccination (or willingness to obtain)

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