Cook - St Bede's, Hurstville

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport gym benefit

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Additional week of leave for E.A.Shift

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare is seeking a dedicated catering team member at St Bede's, Hurstville. You will prepare fresh meals for residents, manage kitchen resources within approved budgets and ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with Aged Care quality standards.

You’ll work part-time on Tuesdays and Fridays, with a supportive not-for-profit environment that recognises the importance of nutrition and person-centred care for residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) is required.
• Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate required.
• NDIS and Police check clearance or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Good understanding of food safety practices, kitchen cleanliness, and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents in line with dietary needs.
• Manage kitchen resources, equipment and food supplies within approved budget.
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen compliant with Aged Care quality standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Reliable team player

Comfortable interacting with residents

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate

Job description

• 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
• 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.