Cook

Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great job satisfaction - nutritious,居民

Fantastic work life balance - weekdays

Well-staffed home with friendly,_coll.

Ongoing training and development

Employee wellness programs

Retail discounts & Employee Assistance

Job summary

Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group is seeking a Cook to join our residential aged care kitchen. You will work with a team of Cooks and Kitchen Hands to prepare nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts while accommodating residents’ dietary needs.

You will report to a passionate Head Chef in a well-supported home, ensuring food safety, hygiene and high-quality service in a weekday roster.

Qualifications

• Successful track record as a Cook, ideally within residential aged care or healthcare.
• Reliable, respectful, and with effective communication and customer service skills.
• Positive attitude, personable and has a collaborative approach.
• Passionate about providing nutritious meals to the elderly.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and influenza vaccination (or willing to obtain) and unlimited working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Report into a passionate and nurturing Head Chef.
• Work with a team of Cooks and Kitchen Hands.
• Cook nutritious and appetising breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts.
• Ensure that resident's individual menu choices are met, including any special dietary requirements.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic environment through cleaning and safe food storage.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Positive attitude

Nutritional cooking

Job description

Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group is a family-owned aged care provider operating 42 residential aged care homes, in-home support services and retirement living across WA, NSW, Qld and ACT. We believe that our commitment to providing high quality care can make a real difference to the lives of our consumers and their families.

The exciting opportunity as a Cook

• Permanent full-time role working Monday to Friday 6:30am - 2:30pm
• Report into a passionate and nurturing Head Chef
• Work with a team of Cooks and Kitchen Hands
• Cook nutritious and appetising breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts
• Ensure that resident's individual menu choices are met, including any special dietary requirements
• Maintain a safe and hygienic environment through cleaning and safe food storage

What you'll get in return

• Great job satisfaction - support residents’ wellbeing by providing nutritious meals
• Fantastic work life balance - only work weekdays
• Well-staffed home with a friendly and collaborative environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Be appreciated - we know our staff are integral to achieving our vision and are committed to employee wellness
• Access to retail discounts and our Employee Assistance Program

The recipe for success

• Successful track record as a Cook, ideally within residential aged care or healthcare
• Reliable, respectful, and with effective communication and customer service skills
• Positive attitude, personable and has a collaborative approach
• Passionate about providing nutritious meals to the elderly
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and influenza vaccination (or willing to obtain) and unlimited working rights in Australia

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Compassionate people, dedicated to care.