Cook - Casual - Villa Maria Fortitude Valley

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Casual loadings

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Fitness Passport gym benefit

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited is seeking a Casual Cook at Villa Maria, Fortitude Valley. You will prepare meals for residents and lead a team of catering assistants, ensuring quality service and kitchen hygiene.

Highlights include a competitive hourly rate of $38.80, superannuation, casual loadings, and being part of a not-for-profit organisation with strong community values.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) required.
• Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate.
• NDIS and Police check clearance or willingness to obtain.
• HACCP knowledge preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Manage kitchen resources within approved budget.
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen compliant with Aged Care quality standards.

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Reliable

Friendly attitude

Education

Cert III Hospitality

Job description

• Location - Villa Maria, Fortitude Valley
• Casual - Cook
• Pay rate – $38.80 per hour + superannuation + casual loadings
• Not-for-profit employer, so pay less tax!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have more than 30 years of service in care and we now have over 6,000 employees working with us. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

As a member of the Catering team at Villa Maria, Fortitude Valley,you will be preparing meals for our residents and managing an established team of catering assistants. This role includes overseeing the effective meal service to our aged care residents, as well as providing best practice service in kitchen cleanliness, documentation and food preparation.

About the Role:

• Preparing fresh and nutritious meals for residents online with their dietary needs
• Managing all resources within the kitchen including equipment and food supplies within your approved budget
• Maintaining a hygienically clean kitchen that is fully compliant with the Aged Care quality standards

To be successful in this role you’ll need

• A kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
• Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people
• Good communication skills
• A reliable team player
• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
• Basic Food safety Practices Certificate
• Good understanding of food safety practices, kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
• Understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) preferred
• To be able to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision
• Able to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and their families
• NDIS and Police check clearance or willing to obtain

What we can offer you

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Not-for-profit tax benefits
• Fitness Passport gym benefit
• Paid parental leave
• Long service leave after 5 years
• 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you decide to move
• A values based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.