Cook

Aegis Aged Care; City Of Kwinana; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider is seeking a skilled cook to join their team at Aegis Banksia Park in Calista. This part-time role involves preparing and serving high-quality meals for residents according to dietary plans, while managing kitchen staff and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates should possess a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, have experience in large food preparation, and a passion for working with the elderly. Aegis offers competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid orientation program

Competitive rate of pay

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking for large number of people.
• Aged Care experience is highly regarded.
• High level of food safety knowledge is necessary.
• Full Australian working rights and able to pass national police clearance.

Responsibilities

• Organise kitchen staff in the preparation and serving of meals.
• Prepare meals according to dietary plans and menus developed.
• Manage receipt of stores and food storage according to regulations.
• Ensure correct food handling techniques are always observed.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking for large groups

Communication

Supervisory skills

Empathy

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Part-time Opportunity for a Skilled Cook with a Passion for Aged Care!

We’re looking for a skilled cook with a passion for aged care to join our beautiful Aegis Banksia Park facility in Calista.

If this sounds like you, apply now!

About Aegis

Aegis Aged Care provides a modern working environment. It is this environment and your passion for providing quality meals that are key to delivering our residents a high standard of living and care. Aegis has over 40 years of experience in successfully running 29 Facilities, as one of the largest privately owned Aged Care providers, in Western Australia. That means we can offer job security and stability. We are also able to offer job progression, and flexibility. As Cook you are a valuable member of the team working under direction and support of the Chef Manager.

Location

Aegis Banksia Park has been designed to offer a broad range of accommodation and lifestyle options for all residents. Calista is a suburb surrounded by natural bushland. Aegis Banksia Park have used this connection to name each of the areas or wings after native flora. There are Acacia, Boronia, Grevillea, Waratah, Banksia and the recently renovated and extended Rosella and Myrtle. Aegis Banksia Park is an ageing in place facility and both High and Low Care accommodation is available in all areas. Acacia and Waratah offer specialist secure Dementia Care.

About the Role

• Organising kitchen staff in the preparation and serving of meals.
• Preparing resident’s meals according to dietary plans and menus developed.
• Managing receipt of stores, and food storage according to the relevant regulations.
• Ensuring correct food handling techniques are always observed.

About You

You should ideally be an empathetic person who:

• Enjoys working with the elderly.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is able to supervise, organise and guide staff, to deliver high quality catering outcomes.
• Has availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts over weekdays and weekends.
• Can communicate effectively both verbally and written.

You should possess the following:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• Experience in food preparation and cooking for large number of people.
• Aged Care experience (highly regarded).
• A high level of food safety knowledge.
• Full Australian working rights and able to pass national police clearance.

Aegis Provides

• Paid orientation program.
• Competitive rate of pay.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for development and career growth.

Please click the "Apply" button if you meet the criteria and want to further your skill set as part of a diverse team of staff dedicated to the care of our elderly.