Cook - Cessnock

RFBI; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Career development opportunities

Supportive manager and team

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to

Job summary

RFBI Cessnock Masonic Village is seeking an experienced cook to join the catering team. You will help the head chef prepare meals, set the dining area, and serve residents, delivering a high-quality food service in a homely environment.

Key responsibilities include ensuring food safety, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with special functions while adhering to nutritional standards for elderly residents.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Safe Food Handling.
• Certificate III in Hospitality (desirable).
• Working knowledge of Food Safety principles.
• Knowledge of special dietary needs for the elderly.
• Understanding of WHS responsibilities, including manual handling principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of high-quality food service to residents.
• Assist head chef with meal preparation.
• Prepare dining area and serve meals to residents.
• Maintain a clean work environment; ensure dishwashing is timely.
• Prepare meals in compliance with health and nutritional standards.
• Assist in catering for special functions.

Skills

Safe Food Handling

Food Safety principles

Manual Handling

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality

Job description

Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution (RFBI) operates 22 residential aged care villages and 20 retirement villages. We also offer a range of home and community services across NSW and ACT to support older Australians to remain living in their own home.

About the role:

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Cook to join our passionate catering team at RFBI Cessnock Masonic Village. Within this role your key focus will be to ensure the delivery of a high-quality food service to our residents. You will assist the head chef in the preparation of meals, setting the dining area and serving meals for our residents, offering a friendly service and creating a homely environment.

Your key responsibilities will include;

• Compliance with food and safety program, providing high quality, efficient and effective service
• Prepare the dining area for mealtimes, serving food and drinks to our residents
• Maintain a clean work environment ensuring all cleaning and dishwashing is done in a timely manner
• Assist the head chef with preparation of meals
• Prepare meals in compliance with health and nutritional standards
• Assist in catering for special functions

About you:

You will be keen individual who is driven by the opportunity to work for a reputable aged care provider and become part of the RFBI family.

• Qualification in Safe Food Handling
• Certificate III in Hospitality (desirable)
• Working knowledge of Food Safety principles
• Knowledge of special dietary needs for the elderly
• Understanding of WHS responsibilities, including manual handling principles

What’s on offer:

• Work for one of the best providers in the aged care sector
• Attractive hourly rates, conditions and salary sacrifice options
• A friendly and supportive manager, culture & team
• Opportunities for develop and advance your career
• 17.5%Annual leave loading
• Eligible for 'not for profit' salary packaging up to $15,900 Benefits - Increase your package

Note:

You must have or be able to obtain a current National Police Check and be willing to undergo a Pre-Employment Functional Assessment to be eligible for the role.