Cook (Trade Qualified)

Compass Group; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a qualified Cook for their hospital team in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves the preparation and cooking of patient meals, requiring expertise in food handling and HACCP principles. Ideal candidates will possess a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and enjoy opportunities for career development and training.

Benefits

Paid parking available on site

Excellent career and development opportunities

Opportunities for ongoing training and support

Access to an employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experienced and qualified Cook with a minimum Certificate III Commercial Cookery qualification.
• Strong knowledge and experience applying HACCP principles.
• Previous experience working in a healthcare cooking role is highly favourable.
• Excellent knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Great attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent knowledge of all kitchen procedures and operations.
• Availability to work rostered shifts over weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and cooking of patient meals via the cook/chill method.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Hotel Experience

Taleo

Cake Decorating

Cooking

Baking

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

• Fulltime fixed term three-month contract with possibility of extension
• Calvary Mater Hospital Waratah
• Shifts rostered over seven days (6am-2.30pm)

Medirest is built on the foundation of trust, integrity and openness. We care passionately about the role we play in the lives of those within our care. Whether it's a welcoming smile and greeting from our porter, a barista serving a cup of coffee or a security guard helping someone find their way, our purpose is to provide care and empathy in all interactions.

The Position

We are currently seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Cook to join our hospital team based at Waratah NSW. Key responsibilities of this role include the preparation and cooking of patient meals via the cook/chill method and will require a strong working knowledge of safe food handling and infection control principles.

The Person

• Experienced and qualified with a minimum Certificate III Commercial Cookery qualification
• Strong knowledge and experience applying HACCP principles
• Previous experience working in a healthcare cooking role is highly favourable
• Excellent knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements
• Ability to work autonomously
• Great attention to detail and time management
• Excellent knowledge of all kitchen procedures and operations
• Is available to work rostered shifts over weekends and public holidays

The Benefits

• Paid parking available on site
• Excellent career and development opportunities within a proud employer of choice
• Opportunities for ongoing training and support
• Access to an employee assistance program

In line with the required legislation the successful applicant will be required to provide a valid and current criminal record check and staff health clearance.

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