Chef

At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day connected to communities. As a provider delivering care support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need our purpose is clear and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact make an extraordinary difference and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.

About the role and where you will be working:

This position is based at Victoria Park House in Kalgoorlie Western Australia and is a Permanent Part time position working 0630-1436 Saturday and Sunday.

We also have Kitchen Hand shifts on offer!

Remain connected to the local community at our charming heritagestyle aged care home in Victoria Park Kalgoorlie. Victoria Park House accommodates up to 22 residents in bright cheerful rooms across three small households each providing 24hour personalised care. The home also offers aged care and shortterm respite accommodation for up to 29 residents creating a warm and supportive environment where individuals feel safe valued and at home.

Were looking for a dedicated and passionate Chef who takes pride in creating a safe welcoming and homelike environment for our residents. As part of our supportive team you will play a key role in the daily operation of our facility by preparing highquality meals and contributing to a positive dining experience for the people in our care.

In this role you will be responsible for delivering nutritious wellpresented meals that meet dietary requirements and enhance the wellbeing of our residents. You will work collaboratively with our care team and contribute to maintaining a clean safe and compliant kitchen environment.

About you:

You may already be working in aged care or perhaps youre looking to bring your commercial cooking experience into a more meaningful setting. Whether your background is in restaurants commercial kitchens or catering youre ready for a role where your skills make a genuine difference.

You will thrive in this role if you are compassionate organised and committed to delivering highquality food services.

To be considered for this role youll need:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cooking
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Prior experience in commercial cooking services
• An understanding of specific dietary requirements
• Knowledge of safe handling & storage of chemicals
• Great interpersonal skills

Working with us:

At Southern Cross Care WA we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment we also offer the following benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15900 for general living expenses and $2650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How to apply:

To express your interest please apply with an up-to-date resume and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.

Kindly note if your application progresses to an interview well be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
• Immunisation record (Flu)
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire

About us:

Established over 50 years ago Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation contributing to social health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential retirement village mental health community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen Act Do not give up Work as one.

Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services we provide visit: