Cook Woodlands Lodge

UPA External; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit aged care provider in Wallsend is seeking a Cook to join their team, focusing on preparing nutritious meals and ensuring high food safety standards. The ideal candidate should have experience in bulk cooking, preferably in an aged care setting. The role requires weekend availability and offers competitive remuneration along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration including salary packaging options

Access to a Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Retention bonus for permanent appointments

Supportive and friendly work environment

Flexible working arrangements available

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or healthcare setting is desirable.
• Ability to manage change efficiently and effectively.
• Availability to work weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals that meet dietary needs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Provide high-quality care to facility residents.

Skills

Experienced in bulk cooking

Knowledge of Food Safety Standards

Strong time management skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Education

Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

The Organisation

UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality Residential Aged Care Home Care and Retirement Services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity respect and security and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Cook to join our team at Woodlands Lodgea 72-bed aged care living facility in Wallsend.

A great opportunity exists with availability required on weekends (Friday Saturday and Sunday) for someone to perform cooking and kitchen duties.

You will provide a high standard of quality care to facility residents by preparing cooking and the presentation of nutritious meals that meet the dietary and cultural needs of aged care residents while ensuring compliance with food safety hygiene and quality standards.

What you will bring to the role

• Experienced in bulk cooking preferably in an aged care or healthcare setting
• Knowledge and experience in working to the compliance of the Food Safety Standards to HACCP level
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Understanding of residents rights person-centred care and dignity of risk
• Ability to manage change efficiently and effectively
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel & Outlook)
• Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery / Hospitality
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and Special Dietary needs
• Experience in Aged Care desirable
• Current First Aid Certificate desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player who is highly motivated
• Availability to work weekend shifts

Benefits and perks

• Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15900 living expenses and $2650 entertainment benefits tax free)
• Access to a Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance ProgramUp to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
• Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Work / life balance and flexible working arrangements available
• Workplace education and support provided
• Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need

Pre-employment screening

The successful candidate is required to have completed / have a willingness to undertake the following :

• Vaccinated in accordance with UPAs Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
• Undertake a National Criminal History Check
• Pre-Employment Medical Assessment

Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.

Interested

Simply click on the apply now button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description please contact the UPA Talent Team at .

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Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Hotel Experience,Taleo,Cake Decorating,Cooking,Baking,Sanitation,Knife Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1