Cook Woodlands Lodge

Wallsend - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Program
Up 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 .

To find out more about UPA of NSW we invite you to visit our website at .

We welcome applications from all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally and linguistically diverse groups the LGBTQIA community veterans refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine please contact the UPAs Talent Team at.

The OrganisationUPA 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 t...