Trade Cook

St Vincent’s Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 75,000; Part time

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Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited is seeking a Trade Cook for a part-time weekend morning shift at our Kew facility. You will support the preparation and presentation of resident meals, including special diet items, and assist with stock control and daily ordering.

Responsibilities include monitoring meal quality, maintaining Food Safety documentation, and completing audits. Prior experience in a commercial kitchen and aged care environment is preferred; NDIS check or willingness to obtain

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certificate HLTFSE001 is required.
• HLTFSE005 & HLTFSE007 supervisor certificates are preferred.
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in the preparation and presentation of resident meals, including short order and special diet items.
• Monitor quality of meals at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Assist with daily ordering, stock control and rotation to minimise waste and support cost control.
• Complete auditing and maintain all Food Safety documentation to ensure compliance with the Food Safety Plan.
• Keep work area clean per Food Safety standards and complete daily audits/reports to Coordinator & Manager.
• Conduct monthly special celebratory theme cooking for the facility.

Skills

Experience in a commercial kitchen

Experience in aged care (desirable)

Education

Food Safety Certificate HLTFSE001

Food Safety Supervisors Certificate HLTFSE005 & HLTFSE007

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:Part time permanent, 11hrs weekend morning shiftExcellent benefits including salary packagingKew locationAbout the RoleWe are currently seeking a Trade Cook to join the team on a full time basis.Under the direction of the Support Services Management, the Trade Cook is responsible for overseeing and assisting in the preparation and presentation of resident meals, including short order, and special diet items, sweet and savoury mid meal items to deliver an exceptional food and beverage service for our residents.Monitor the quality of meals at all stages of preparation and presentation to support excellence in meal choice and experience for our residentsSpecial celebratory theme cooking for the facility will also be required on a monthly basisAssist with daily ordering, stock control and rotation to minimise waste and support cost controlEnsure completion auditing , monitoring and maintenance of all Food Safety documentation to ensure ongoing compliance with the Food safety PlanWork area is kept clean as per Food Safety standards, kitchen hygiene and cleanliness standards are adhered too, including thorough kitchen cleaning and sanitizingDaily ordering, daily audits as required, and reports compiled to Coordinator & Manager.The classification for this position will be IN17 ($68,384 per annum pro rata)Your ContributionFood Safety Certificate HLTFSE001Food Safety Supervisors Certificate HLTFSE005 & HLTFSE007Certificate 111 or 1V Commercial Cookery or equivilant trade certificatePrevious experience in a commercial kitchenPrevious experience in an Aged Care environment (desirable)Current NDIS check, or willing to obtainWhat We OfferA focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged.Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!Discounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementAbout Berengarra Aged CareBerengarra, a new multi storey 90 bed state of the art residential aged care facility comprises 60 mainstream and 30 Aged Persons’ Mental Health (APMH) beds designed to deliver contemporary best practice person centered care. Berengarra compliments a suite of existing St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne’s residential facilities. You will be a part of a dedicated, dynamic and forward thinking team that comes together for a common goal, the care of our residents. Berengarra welcomed its first residents in March 2021Working at St Vincent’sSt Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHMSVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).Closing Date:6 December 2026 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]