Cook

Calvarycare; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training & career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvarycare is seeking a qualified Cook to join our aged care kitchen on a casual basis in New South Wales. The role focuses on planning and preparing meals that meet residents' individual dietary, nutritional, cultural and personal preferences, while offering choice and delivering quality food service in a safe, welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include cooking daily meals, supervising in absence of management, documenting residents' requirements, and reporting any food safety concerns.

Qualifications

• Desirable: TAFE Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or Cert III in Food Studies
• Experience in aged care or healthcare setting
• HLTFSE001 Basic Food Safety Practices completed or willing to obtain
• Knowledge of IDDSI and nutritional guidelines
• Ability to cook meals in line with planned menus
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
• Operate standard domestic and industrial kitchen equipment

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals and beverages meeting residents' dietary, nutritional and cultural needs.
• Monitor and suggest improvements to food service under the Chef Manager.
• Supervise kitchen in absence of Cook/Chef Manager.
• Document residents' requirements and changes on shift.
• Report food safety hazards/non-compliances to Home/Chef Manager or Chef

Skills

Experience in aged care

IDDSI & nutrition

WH&S & infection control

Ability to cook to planned menus

Education

TAFE Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or Cert III in Food Studies

Job description

Cook- Aged Care

We are seeking a qualified and professional Cook to provide support within our team. The Cook supports the home in the planning and preparation of all meals to ensure the individual needs of residents are being met and ensures that each resident is offered choice. We are looking for a candidate interested in taking employment on a casual basis.

About the role

In this role, you will assist with the preparation and delivery of nutritious, high-quality meals that meet residents’ individual dietary, nutritional, cultural and personal preferences. You will play an important role in ensuring residents enjoy delicious meals, receive choice and experience quality food service in a safe and welcoming environment

Your main duties will include:

• Preparing daily meals and beverages that meet individual needs of each resident including special dietary requirements, allergies and culturally specific requirements
• Under the direction of the Chef Manager/Chef, monitor and suggest actions to continuously improve food service
• Assume responsibility for the effective running of the kitchen in the absence of Cook/Chef Manager including supervising the team to ensure effective outcomes
• Document resident’s requirements and any changes that may occur for each resident on shift as required
• Report food safety hazards/non-compliances to the Home Manager/ Chef Manager or Chef

About you

• TAFE Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or Certificate Level III in Food Studies (or working towards) is highlyDesirable
• Experience in aged care or healthcare setting
• Completion of (HLTFSE001 – Follow Basic Food Safety Practices) or willingness to obtain
• Knowledge of IDDSI and nutritional guidelines
• Ability to cook meals in line with planned menus
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
• Ability to operate standard domestic and industrial kitchen equipment.

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.