General Purpose
It is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
He/she is reports to the Dietary supervisor.
Essential Duties
* Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
* Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
* Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
* Record food temperatures for the meals.
Prepare pureed foods.
Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
* Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
Assist with serving the different meals.
Clean cooking area and serving carts.
* Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
* Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.
Ability to cooperate.
Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
* To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed.
Supervisory Requirements This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
Qualification
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.
Language Skills
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and follow recipes.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.
Physical Demands
The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently.
Sitting occasionally.
Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
Talking and /or hearing very frequently.
Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.
Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Porterville, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-02-05 19:44:11
About us
IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with around 350,000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries.
As part of the IHG team, our people help our guests create amazing memories and deliver our purpose of providing True Hospitality for Good.
The InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise. We pride ourselves on a diverse and family friendly environment, and welcome applicants with primary school aged children as our island offers a State Primary School.
About the Role
As a Village Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the smooth day-to-day operation of the Village Diner, assisting in delivering consistent, high-quality food service across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and banquet-style functions for up to 400 colleagues.
Working under guidance, you’ll help prepare and present a diverse range of meals that cater to different tastes and dietary needs, while ensuring all dishes meet established standards for quality, presentation, and timing.
You’ll contribute to menu updates aligned with seasonal changes and menu cycles, while maintaining compliance with food safety, hygiene regulations, and kitchen procedures.
In this hands-on role, you’ll collaborate closely with the kitchen and stewarding teams to maintain cleanliness, organisation, and efficiency across all work areas, while assisting with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste.
You’ll support the onboarding and training of new team members, foster a positive and respectful team culture, and take time to engage with colleagues to gather feedback and continuously improve the dining experience.
Your focus will be on teamwork, reliability, and developing your leadership skills while contributing to a well-run, high-performing kitchen environment.
Salary $76,515.00 + superannuation
What we need from you
* Completion of high school.
* Minimum 5 years’ related experience in Commercial Cookery, particularly in banqueting and bulk food production.
* Experience in catering for up to 400 guests per service.
* Be able to work in a multicultural environment.
* Extensive recipe and ingredient knowledge to produce an array of dishes.
* Ability to relocate and live on Hayman Island, Queensland.
What we offer
* World class Staff Facilities including excellent accommodation, a dedicated staff pool, staff beach, two gyms, bar, diner, laundry, boutique shop and more.
* An exciting and ever-changing Staff Event Calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, Pilates, group bushwalks, cooking classes, BBQ’s, markets and much more.
* Extensive career d...
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Type: Permanent Location: hayman island, AU-QLD
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-02-05 19:42:21
