Relieving Assistant Cook

Resthaven Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Resthaven is seeking a Relieving Assistant Cook to support our residential sites across Mt Gambier, Port Elliot, and Murray Bridge. This permanent part-time role offers regular daytime hours to promote a healthy work-life balance, with opportunities to contribute to residents' enjoyment of everyday life through nourishing meals adapted to individual care plans and dietary needs.

You will prepare meals using quality ingredients, align menus with residents' preferences, and collaborate with care

Qualifications

• Experience in food handling and preparation services.
• Experience in Aged Care or a similar field, with a proven ability to lead a team and manage a kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation, IDDSI and allergens
• Possess a passionate, creative, and a can-do attitude.

Skills

Food handling

Food preparation

Aged Care experience

Team leadership

Food safety

IDDSI

Allergens

Creativity

Job description

Hospitality work without the hospitality hours – get your life back while remaining creative with food!

Join our team as a Relieving Assistant Cook working across our residential sites including regional locations - Mt Gambier, Port Elliot and Murray Bridge! This is a permanent part time opportunity! Resthaven offers you regular, daytime working hours, giving you a healthy work life balance and job continuity. You will assist our residents by preparing nourishing meals in consultation with individual care plans and taking into consideration special dietary needs.

Exercise your culinary prowess using quality fresh ingredients to create appealing menus for residents, with colour and texture appropriate for a diverse clientele. You will get to know your diners and their preferences and take pride in contributing to their enjoyment of everyday life.

If you take up the challenge, you will be rewarded.

• Experience in food handling and preparation services.
• Experience in Aged Care or a similar field, with a proven ability to lead a team and manage a kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation, IDDSI and allergens
• Possess a passionate, creative, and a can-do attitude.

If you live our values of Trust, Dignity and Respect, open the door to a meaningful career with Resthaven

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Social & Welfare Services 1,001-5,000 employees

Resthaven is a separately incorporated and financially independent, charitable, Public Benevolent Institution. The Australian Government regulates and monitors the aged care industry to ensure that appropriate standards are maintained. Resthaven receives subsidies from the Australian and State Governments, grants, client contributions and income from investments, which cover operational expenses and fund capital works. Considerable resources are required. Bequests, donations and fundraising activities assist in maintaining the level of care and services provided. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website

Resthaven is a separately incorporated and financially independent, charitable, Public Benevolent Institution. The Australian Government regulates and monitors the aged care industry to ensure that appropriate standards are maintained. Resthaven receives subsidies from the Australian and State Governments, grants, client contributions and income from investments, which cover operational expenses and fund capital works. Considerable resources are required. Bequests, donations and fundraising activities assist in maintaining the level of care and services provided. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website