Cook

Meadow Springs - Australia

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 34

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Bolton Clarke is Australias largest independent not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today our exceptional teams support more than 130000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

About the Home

Meadow Springs is in the vibrant coastal city of Mandurah approximately 4km from the town centre; Meadow Springs is home to 87 Residents.
Meadow Springs Residential Aged Care Bolton Clarke

About the Opportunity

We are seeking Part Time and Casual employees for covering planned and unplanned leave period. Shift times will be:

As the Cook you will be responsible for delivering fine dining cuisine and catering services which meet the specific needs of our luxury Signature Services Homes and residents while maintaining the Bolton Clarke Catering Policy within an approved budget.

Reporting to the General Manager you will be mainly responsible for:

Ensuring all food service activities are completed in accordance with Food Safety Plan (FSP) Bolton Clarke Food Standards and as directed by the General Manager
Ensuring compliance with OH&S
Ensure that delicious well-balanced and nutritional meals are planned prepared and presented to meet the needs of residents based on the Bolton Clarke Standard Menu in consultation with the General Manager
Assisting with general food preparation kitchen duties stock control and continuous improvement activities
Ensure kitchen dining room and associated equipment and crockery are clean meet required hygiene standards in compliance with the FSP
Ensure purchasing and ordering of all stock and equipment is according to the Bolton Clarke preferred supplier listing and nominated ordering system
Plan and manage the food and kitchen budget in consultation with the General Manager
Assist the General Manager with creating and maintaining an environment that ensures positive and cooperative working relationships
Any other duties as required or as directed by General Manager

About You

To be successful for this role you must demonstrate the following:

A current Safe Food Handling Certificate
Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Hospitality Management (essential)
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
At least 1 year previous experience as a Chef in Aged Care is essential
Flexibility & commitment to work extra hours is required
Knowledge of good hygiene practices
Good communication skills
Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
Professional presentation

Our Benefits

A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
Career progression and development opportunities
Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits claim up to $18550 tax free
Private health insurance discounts
An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
Free annual flu shots

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Bolton Clarke is Australias largest independent not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today our exceptional teams support more than ...