Cook - Croydon

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay rate

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport gym benefit

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Additional week of leave forEnterprise

40+Locations across NSW and QLD if you

A values based organisation that wel-)

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited in Croydon, NSW, is seeking a dedicated member of our catering team for a permanent part-time role (Sun-Thu) at our aged care facility. You will prepare fresh meals aligned with residents' dietary needs and supervise a team of catering assistants to ensure high service standards.

You'll manage kitchen resources within approved budgets, uphold HACCP and food safety practices, and maintain a hygienic kitchen that meets Aged Care quality standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) is required.
• Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate is required.
• Good understanding of food safety practices, kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• NDIS and Police check clearance or willingness to obtain.
• A kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh and nutritious meals for residents in line 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Reliability

Food safety

HACCP

NDIS/Police checks

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate

Job description

• Location - Croydon
• Permanent Part-time (Sun-Thu)
• Pay rate – $38.80 per hour + superannuation
• 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 Holy Spirit Croydon, 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
• Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
• 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.