Cook

WA Country Health Service; Shire Of Meekatharra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WA Country Health Service is seeking a Cook for a Permanent Full Time appointment. The role plans, prepares and cooks nutritious meals for patients, Meals on Wheels and staff in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will have catering and food preparation experience, knowledge of food handling standards, infection control, and the ability to coordinate staff. Availability to commence as required is preferred, with some weekend work likely.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience or training in catering and food preparation.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation and storage standards, infection control practices.
• Preference for National Food Safety Standards and hospital kitchen experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares and cooks meals for patients, Meals on Wheels and staff.
• Ensure meals are nutritious and safe for service.

Skills

Catering experience

Food handling standards

Infection control

Staff coordination

Job description

Position Profile

This is a Permanent Full Time appointment. Position Profile: We are currently seeking to appoint a Cook. Plans, prepares, and cooks palatable and nutritious meals for patients, Meals on Wheels and staff.

Area Profile

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria

• Demonstrated experience or training in catering and food preparation, with sound knowledge of food handling, preparation and storage standards, infection control practices, and preferably the National Food Safety Standards.
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage staff, with strong communication and interpersonal skills and a positive, collaborative approach to working in a team environment.
• Previous experience working in a hospital kitchen is highly regarded, with rural and remote experience considered advantageous.
• Ability to meet the operational requirements of the role, including commencing work at 7:00am, working weekends as required, holding (or being eligible to obtain) a current C or C-A Class Driver's Licence, and being available to commence within four weeks of appointment. Preference for applicant to have worked with the National Food Safety Standards and have previous experience working in a hosptial kitchen. Must be able to start work at 700hrs and some work weekends. Candidate must be able to commence work within 4 weeks of successful appointment. Previous rural and remote experience preferred

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

For Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Linda Sinclair on 08 9981 0610.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other 'similar' vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Application Assistance

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.