Cook - Aged Care

Calvary; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance and gym

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary St Francis Retirement Community in Eleebana, NSW, is seeking a Permanent Part Time Cook to prepare fresh meals for residents. The role runs 6 shifts per fortnight from 11 am to 7 pm, with a Wednesday to Saturday pattern in Week 1 and Wednesday to Thursday in Week 2.

You will work within a welcoming aged care community, following the National Menu Guide and quality standards, contributing to residents’ health and wellbeing in a supportive Calvary team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IDDSI and nutritional guidelines.
• Ability to cook meals in line with planned menus.
• Completion of HLTFSE001 – Follow Basic Food Safety Practices or willingness to obtain.
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal.
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control.
• Experience in aged care or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing fresh cooked meals to our Aged Care Residents.
• Supporting residents health and wellbeing through the Calvary National Menu Guide.

Skills

IDDSI & nutrition guidelines

Cook to planned menus

Interpersonal communication

WH&S & infection control

Aged care/healthcare experience

Education

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

HLTFSE001 – Basic Food Safety Practices

Job description

Calvary St Francis Retirement Community - Eleebana

Cook - Permanent Part Time

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Become of a family oriented team within and organisation that is 'being for others'

About the role

Permanent Part Time opportunity for a Cook to join our team St Francis Retirement Community located in Eleebana.

Calvary St Francis is a welcoming aged care community in Eleebana, Lake Macquarie, set within a peaceful bushland environment.

We have an exciting Permanent Part Time opportunity available, 6 shifts per fortnight from 11 am to 7 pm.

Week 1 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Week 2 - Wednesday and Thursday

Your main duties will include:

• Providing fresh cooked meals to our vulnerable Aged Care Residents
• Supporting our Aged Care cohort maintain their health and wellbeing through meeting the Calvary National Menu Guide.

About you

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

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

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.

• 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