Aged Care Cook | Nutritious Meals & Team Leadership

SummitCare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SummitCare in Sydney is seeking a motivated Cook to join our catering team at the St Marys facility. You will be responsible for the day-to-day preparation, delivery and service of delicious, nutritionally appropriate meals reflecting customer choice.

You should hold a Certificate III or IV in Hospitality/Commercial Cookery or equivalent, with at least two years’ experience in aged care or commercial kitchens, and be familiar with HACCP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current Criminal Record Check.
• Certificate III or IV in Hospitality / Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in a Cook role within Aged Care / Commercial kitchen environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly & effectively ensuring cultural sensitivity is respected.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current HACCP guidelines.
• Experience in a wide range of cooking, diet and nutritional requirements.
• Competent in food preparation & service, cooking & plating, with demonstrated experience cooking for a large group and in sandwich making.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate catering staff with their daily duties.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team and without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation, service, delivery and collection.
• Ensuring the Food Safety Program is followed and records kept up to date.
• Adhering to Speech Pathology recommendations.
• Storage & Inventory Management.
• Maintenance & cleanliness of the kitchen & service area.
• Ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Providing good customer service and managing feedback in line with SummitCare's Feedback system.

Education

Certificate III or IV in Hospitality / Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification

Job description

SummitCare in Sydney is seeking a motivated Cook to join our catering team at the St Marys facility. You will be responsible for the day-to-day preparation, delivery and service of delicious, nutritionally appropriate meals reflecting customer choice.

You should hold a Certificate III or IV in Hospitality/Commercial Cookery or equivalent, with at least two years’ experience in aged care or commercial kitchens, and be familiar with HACCP guidelines.