Cook - Tumut

Catholic Healthcare; Tumut; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 78,000; 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

Extra leave for EA shifts

Locations across NSW and QLD

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare in Tumut is seeking a motivated Catering team member to prepare meals for residents and lead a small team of catering assistants. You will ensure meals meet dietary needs and maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness.

This casual role requires managing resources within the kitchen, adhering to safety standards, and delivering friendly, respectful service to residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) is required.
• Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate is required.
• NDIS and Police check clearance or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Reliability

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Location - Tumut
• Casual
• Pay rate – $36.80 per hour + superannuation + casual loadings
• 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 Blakeney Lodge, Tumut, 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.

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.