Cook (Casual)

Juniper; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $40.65+ penalties + super

Salary packaging up to $18,550 p.a.

Health insurance discounts

Free onsite parking

Juniperks platform access

Job summary

Juniper in Western Australia is hiring a cook/chef to prepare high-quality meals tailored to residents' dietary needs. You will supervise Kitchen Hands and ensure meals meet safety and quality standards in a busy aged-care kitchen.

The role requires a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, plus at least 2 years' experience in large-scale meal production, production environments, and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate required.
• Minimum 2 years as a Cook/Chef in large-scale meal production.
• Experience in production environments.
• Knowledge of dietary nutrition for elderly residents.
• Ability to manage bulk ordering, purchasing and stock control.
• Strong budgeting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nourishing meals for residents.
• Ensure safe food handling and infection control.
• Maintain clean, hygienic kitchen.
• Manage stock, ordering and replenishment.
• Comply with OSH standards.
• Supervise and direct Kitchen Hands.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Team Supervision

Stock Management

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Nutrition basics

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

About Juniper:

At Juniper, we take pride in being one of Western Australia's largest local aged care providers, delivering individualized care that keeps our residents connected to the people, passions, and places they have always cherished. Across the state, we are dedicated to offering exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.

About this role:

This role primarily involves preparing and cooking high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to our residents' dietary needs. You will also supervise a team of catering staff, ensuring that all meals are prepared with exceptional quality and safety standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about hospitality and dedicated to positively impacting the lives of older adults. Responsibilities may vary based on the operational needs of the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and cooking high-quality, nourishing meals for our residents


• Ensuring adherence to safe food handling and infection control procedures


• Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment


• Managing stock control, replenishing, and ordering as needed


• Complying with Juniper’s Occupational Safety and Health standards


• Supervising and providing direction to Kitchen Hands

Key Requirements:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher


• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate


• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cook/Chef in large-scale meal production


• Experience in production environments


• Basic knowledge of dietary nutrition for elderly residents


• Ability to manage bulk ordering, purchasing, and stock control


• Strong budgeting skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Why Join Us:

• Hourly rate of $40.65+ relevant penalties + super


• Access to salary packaging options up to $18,550 per annum


• Health insurance discounts with HBF and Medibank


• Free onsite parking


• Access to Juniperks: our online platform for peer recognition, wellness, and retail discounts