Cook (Permanent Part-Time) | Wodonga

Bupa Australia; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible shifts and arrangements

Internal transfers across care homes

Job summary

Bupa Australia’s Wodonga care home is seeking a hands-on Cook to plan, prepare and present nutritious meals in a warm, home-like environment for residents. You will liaise with residents, families and the care team to ensure dietary, cultural and individual needs are met.

With previous experience in a similar setting and a Certificate in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) you will support kitchen operations, maintain infection-control and food-safety standards, and contribute to a collaborative

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the preparation and delivery of meals within a similar environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to solve problems independently

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare well balanced and nutritious meals for our residents
• Liaise with residents, families, and the care team to ensure residents’ dietary, individual and cultural needs are met
• Support the efficient functioning of kitchen and catering services
• Comply with all infection control and food safety procedures
• Perform administrative duties related to the kitchen operation such as stock taking, and food quality assessment

Skills

Previous experience in meals prep

Communication skills

Independent problem solving

Education

Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Job description

About the Home

Our Wodonga care home is situated near the NSW/VIC boarder, in the historic town of Wodonga. It is close to the local community, near the town centre, Murray River, local parks and transport links. It consists of 116 beds, in a one storey, wide building, consisting of low and high care units. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.

Benefits of Bupa

• Supportive, collaborative, and caring team culture
• Continual learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working shifts and arrangements
• Internal transfers across our care homes

About the Role

As a Cook at one of our care homes you will provide well-presented and nutritious meals in a home like environment. Your passion for food along with your person-first approach will make a real difference to the life of our residents.

Duties

• Plan and prepare well balanced and nutritious meals for our residents
• Liaise with residents, families, and the care team to ensure residents’ dietary, individual and cultural needs are met
• Support the efficient functioning of kitchen and catering services
• Comply with all infection control and food safety procedures
• Perform administrative duties related to the kitchen operation such as stock taking, and food quality assessment

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in the preparation and delivery of meals within a similar environment
• Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is preferred but not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to solve problems independently

Culture

We all share the same purpose at Bupa Aged Care. Helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We take pride in delivering high-quality care with a personal touch. Bupa champions a unique agile culture, one that adapts to your needs as a member of our team. Our focus is not limited to our residents but also your wellbeing and career growth. We aim to support you with tools you need to achieve a fulfilling career.

Bupa are committed to providing equal opportunity and access to employment and career pathways to First Nations peoples across Australia. We have a dedicated team that supports First Nations candidates through our recruitment process.

We aim to provide a culturally safe workplace where First Nations peoples knowledge, education and lived experience is seen as a strength. Bupa have publicly committed to a holistic approach to First Nations engagement, development and celebration through a partnership with Reconciliation Australia who have endorsed our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (2023-2026).

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their ongoing culture and connection to lands, waters and skies.