Casual Cook

Are you looking to work alongside and learn from our passionate team in a calm environment? If this sounds like you, and you enjoy working flexible hours that suit your needs and want to get paid excellent casual rates for every hour you work then click on the button and come and join our team at The Landings! 

About LDK Senior’s Living 

LDK Seniors’ Living is building Australia’s most innovative seniors living villages, delivered through a genuine continuum of care, in world-class vibrant communities, that will truly be worthy of our seniors. 

About the Role 

We are looking for a reliable and efficient Casual Cook to join our kitchen team. To be a successful applicant you must be a team player and possess the ability to work the grill and pan sections. You will work under the guidance of our chefs and must be committed to providing an excellent service delivery with a keen eye for detail. You will assist the kitchen team in the preparation and cooking of quality freshly cooked meals for our residents and their guests in our dining room, café, bar, event spaces, and compliant with HACCP principles in accordance with current food standards and food safety supervisor obligations.   

Position Requirements will include but not limited to 

• Assist in the efficient and timely preparation of meals for our dining room, café, bar & event spaces. 
• Ensuring hygiene and cleanliness of kitchen space 
• Able to work both as a team player and autonomously. 
• Adherence to HACCP and LDK policies 

Qualifications and Experience 

Qualifications/Certificates 

• Current trade qualification (Cert III in Commercial Cookery) or a hospitality qualification 
• First Aid & CPR certificate 

Professional Experience

• Cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, or retirement village 

Capabilities 

• Strong customer service ethos and empathy for the elderly 

• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety 

• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills 

• Passionate and excited about cooking and creating dishes. 

• Ambitious and self-motivated. 

• Demonstrated ability to work within OH&S and continuous improvement environment. 

Essential Conditions 

You must be flexible in your working hours and be available on Saturday and when required during the week. 

Federal Police Clearance must be attained, and declaration made of any future charges or convictions that could potentially affect your role within LDK.  

This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This role may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the service and/or organisation.