Group Services Cook - Italian Group Services (Casual)

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Job summary

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious, home-style meals for older clients. You will contribute to their health and wellbeing through high-quality food service in a supportive, inclusive team.

The role supports hybrid working arrangements and a not-for-profit environment. Experience in commercial kitchens or aged care settings, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to follow dietary requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing meals in a commercial kitchen or aged care/community setting.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and safe food handling practices.
• Understanding of dietary requirements, including texture-modified and special diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, home-style meals for older clients.
• Support health and wellbeing through quality food service.
• Ensure timely meal service and maintain cleanliness in kitchen.

Skills

Meal preparation

Food safety

Dietary requirements

Time management

Caring attitude

Job description

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre - Preston VIC

• Make a real difference to people's lives
• Inclusive, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Full not-for-profit salary packaging

• Make a real difference to people's lives
• Inclusive, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Full not-for-profit salary packaging

About you

We'd love to hear from you if you're passionate about preparing nutritious, home-style meals that bring comfort and enjoyment to older people. As a Cook, you'll play a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our clients through quality food service. We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience in preparing meals in a commercial kitchen or aged care/community setting
• Knowledge of food safety standards and safe food handling practices
• An understanding of dietary requirements, including texture-modified and special diets
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• A caring attitude and commitment to providing a positive dining experience for seniors

Spectrum is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to a current employment Working with Children Check, National Police Check (and international police check if resided overseas for 12 months or longer in the past 10 years) and proof of the right to work in Australia.

About Spectrum

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre Ltd (Spectrum) is a not-for-profit organisation, delivering culturally appropriate and responsive services to people with migrant and refugee backgrounds predominantly living in the Northwest Metropolitan region of Melbourne. Our service areas include migration and settlement, family relationship and parenting, social and economic inclusion, aged care, disability, and family carers.

Working at Spectrum

At Spectrum, each member of our team is valued and supported. We offer generous conditions and hybrid working arrangements to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

• We offer generous conditions and hybrid working arrangements to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Spectrum is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Everyone is welcome at Spectrum, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Find out more about us on our website www.spectrumvic.org.au

We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants, including people with refugee or migrant lived experience, people who identify as LGBTQIA and/or have a disability. Please reach out if you require any support in this process.