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Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career. 

Our catering division Total Catering Solutions (TCS) is one of the leading Cook – Chill / Cook Freeze and Extended shelf-life food manufacturers in Perth, Western Australia. 

Located in a Bassendean in a purpose-built facility, TCS utilises modern high tech production equipment and the latest technology in computer systems and software packages specifically designed for the food manufacturing industry

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing programs and more! 

• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!

The Role

The Chef role is a diverse position, working across all sections in production and with the team to ensure all daily production requirements are completed in line with strict standardised recipes and HACCP requirements.

This is a Permanent full-time role | Monday to Thursday 4:30am-12:30pm and Friday 4:30am-10:30pm | No Weekends

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure production is completed in line with legislative guidelines such as Cook Chill, Cook Freeze, Extended Shelf life and Aged Care guidelines
• Adhere to the TCS HACCP program (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control point), completing the required paperwork within your section
• Prepare recipes and follow through the production cycle as required
• Bring any equipment issues or hazards to the immediate attention of the Production Manager
• Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and a neat, clean appearance always
• Take responsibility for a safe working environment to prevent injury to self, fellow staff members and others

About you

As a skilled and experienced Chef, you possess exceptional interpersonal skills, both verbal and written. You have demonstrated your expertise in large volume production and food manufacturing facilities. Your passion for cookery drives you to create culinary masterpieces that not only delight the senses but also bring people together. Your determination and commitment to quality inspire those around you, making you an invaluable asset to any team.

Essential Criteria:

• Recognised trade qualifications of Cookery (Chef)
• Experienced in large volume production / food manufacturing facilities (desirable)
• Demonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Evidence of COVID-19 and 2024 Flu vaccinations
• Successful completion of a Pre-Employment Physical (medical including drug and alcohol screening) and reference checks
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)