Cook

Corryong Health; Corryong; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Corryong Health is seeking a part-time cook to plan and provide nutritious meals in a safe and hygienic environment. This 0.6 FTE role covers leave for up to 12 months, working in our rural health service and contributing to patient and community meals.

The successful candidate will hold a current food safety certificate, have experience in commercial food preparation, and be able to manage budgets while planning appealing menus. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Current food safety certificate.
• Experience in commercial food preparation.
• Adherence to privacy policies and procedures.
• Ability to work within a budget.
• Knowledge of menu planning.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Compliance with WH&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide high quality, nutritious meals in a safe hygienic environment.
• Work as part of a team in a health service setting.
• Support budgeting and food cost controls.
• Follow the attached position description and organisational policies.

Skills

Current food safety certificate

Commercial food preparation

Privacy & information policy awareness

Budgeting

Menu planning

Teamwork

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

WH&S compliance

Education

Food industry certificate or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

To plan and provide high quality, nutritious meals in a safe hygienic environment.

This is a part time, 40 hours per fortnight (0.6) leave cover position for up to 12 months.

Please refer to the attached position description for full details

ABOUT YOU:

You will have:

Essential:

• Current food safety certificate
• Experience and knowledge of commercial food preparation
• Adhering to Corryong Health privacy of information policy and procedures
• Ability to work in a budget
• Knowledge and experience in menu planning
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Work within WH&S legislative requirements

Desirable:

• Certificate in commercial (or equivalent) and or experience as a cook in a health organisation
• Flexible approach to working hours including weekends
• Previous experience in age care dietary requirements
• Working in a large and complex healthcare system (desirable)
• Valid Victorian or NSW Driver’s License

Please refer to the attached position description for full details.

ABOUT CORRYONG HEALTH:

Corryong Health operates as a Multipurpose Service (MPS), a flexible health care model designed to provide integrated health and aged care services in rural and remote areas.

Corryong Health serves as a key healthcare provider for the Upper Murray region, ensuring access to essential services.Weconstantly work towards building a service profile that reflects the entire community, to ensure people feel cared for, have an opportunity to be healthy, live well and are connected across the healthcare ecosystem. As the community population profile changes, so too does the Corryong Health service mix.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, safe care to our community and are regularly accredited against national standards, ensuring best practice across all services.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Corryong Health is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, contact the People & Culture team on [e-mail].

As part of our commitment to equity and inclusion, applicants are invited to complete voluntary demographic questions (e.g. gender, cultural background, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, disability). This information is de-identified and used to improve our recruitment practices.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.