Cook - St Bede's, Hurstville

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport gym benefit

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Enterprise Agreement shift workers add

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited in Sydney's St Bede's Hurstville is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare meals for residents, maintain a clean kitchen and support a small catering team.

You will manage food supplies within budget, ensure meals meet dietary requirements, and uphold Aged Care quality standards. This role is ideal for someone with hospitality training and a passion for elder care. Flexible Tue and Fri shifts with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) is required.
• Basic Food Safety Practices certificate is required.
• Knowledge of HACCP preferred.
• NDIS and Police check clearance or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh and nutritious meals for residents according to dietary needs.
• Manage kitchen resources within approved budget and supervise a catering team.
• Maintain a clean kitchen compliant with Aged Care quality standards.

Skills

Team player

Food safety

Good communication

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Basic Food safety Practices Certificate

Job description

Catholic Healthcare – South Hurstville NSW

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Location – St Bede's Hurstville
• Permanent Part Time - Tuesday and Friday
• Pay rate – $37.80 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, 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
• 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
• 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.