Cook_Catering

Sweeping Corporation of America; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Scalabrini Communities’ Griffith Village is seeking a dedicated cook to join our team. You will prepare a full range of high-quality meals for residents, their families, and village guests, upholding safety and service standards.

We value hands-on cooks with a passion for quality, teamwork, and customer care. Training is provided, and a supportive workplace fosters growth within our aged care community.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred, especially in aged care or health services.
• Knowledge of the NSW Food Safety Act and HACCP principles is valued.
• WHS and infection control awareness is expected.
• Good communication and customer service focus are important.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, positive team environment.
• Basic computer literacy is desirable.
• NDIS Check may be required under the Aged Care Act 1997.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a full range of high-quality meals for residents, families and Village customers.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Work in a fast-paced, team-based service environment.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

WHS knowledge

Infection control

Customer service

Team-oriented

Computer literacy

Italian language

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

A role has become available for a hardworking and talented cook to work with one of the aged care industries most progressive and evolving not for profits - Scalabrini Communities.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced cook who is committed to quality, safety, and customer service excellence for our Griffith Village. Our cooks are responsible for the preparation of a full range of high-quality food offerings for residents, their families and the customers of the Village.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Please note that none of these requirements are set in stone, as we offer excellent on-the-job training. If you’re hardworking, passionate about food and you want to make a genuine difference to the lives of people, then we want to hear from you.

That said, the following criteria would certainly be looked upon favourably:

• Previous experience as a cook in a commercial kitchen, preferably in an aged care or health services environment
• Knowledge of the NSW Food Safety Act and HACCP Principles
• Knowledge of WHS and infection control principles
• Good communication skills and a strong commitment to excellent customer service
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, positive team environment
• Basic computer literacy
• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification/experience
• The ability to speak Italian or other languages would be great, but is not an expectation

The successful applicant will need to meet the requirements of a NDIS Check as per the Aged Care Act 1997.