Cook

Ozcare; Tablelands Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Annual leave loading

Salary packaging options

Uniform and laundry allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ozcare in Malanda is seeking a permanent part-time Cook / Client Services Assistant to support our clients in the Aged Care Facility. This dual role means cooking in the kitchen when not needed as Kitchen Hand.

You will prepare meals, maintain hygiene, assist with menus and stock, and help deliver meals to residents. The role requires a warm, caring nature and flexibility to work a varied roster.

Qualifications

• Cooking experience in a kitchen or large group setting.
• Knowledge of safe food handling procedures and hygiene.
• Ability to work as part of a care team to support residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook daily meals and snacks, including ingredient preparation and serving.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen and dining environment.
• Support kitchen operations by managing food orders and stock levels.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

First Aid & CPR Certificates

Job description

Ozcarehas a permanent part-time position available for aCook / Client Services Assistant supporting our clients at our beautiful Malanda Aged Care Facility.

This is a dual position and will involve recurrent shifts as a Cook, involving cooking in our kitchen when you are not required as Kitchen Hand.

Your Role

As a Client Services Assistant - you'll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our clients. Your tasks will include:

Cooking & Client Services Duties

Prepare and cook daily meals and snacks, including ingredient preparation, operating kitchen equipment, serving food, delivering meals to clients, and collecting used dishes.

Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen and dining environment by washing dishes, restocking supplies, cleaning surfaces and floors, managing rubbish, and handling food trolleys.

Support overall kitchen operations by assisting with food preparation, organising menus, managing food and equipment orders, and ensuring stock levels are maintained.

Uphold food safety standards by recording temperatures, completing required documentation, and following safe food handling procedures.

Your Attributes

We're looking for a person who has what it takes to support our aged care team to deliver exceptional services to our clients. You have:

A warm and caring nature

The willingness to go the extra mile

A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing

The flexibility to work a varied roster

How You'll Benefit

You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:

5 weeks annual leave as standard

Annual leave loading

Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases

Uniform and laundry allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

Be vaccinated against Influenza & at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Current Police Screening Certificate (valid within the last 3 years)

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (where applicable)

Demonstrated previous cooking experience for large groups would be an advantage

Demonstrated experience working in a kitchen environment is desirable

Current First Aid & CPR Certificates

We're hiring smiles. Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.

Welcoming All

We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.