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Form of work Residential Aged Care - Full Time Position Available
Baptcare Westhaven Community – Footscray, VIC
Share your experience in cooking and working in aged care/volume food operations
Contribute to ongoing improvement of services offered to our residents
Enjoy the benefits of salary packaging with up to $18,500k pa tax free
About Us
At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.
Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.
Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness.
The Role
The Role of the Chef/cook is to ensure that the meals and refreshments are provided to our Peninsula View Community residents that meet their individual nutritional needs and preferences. The cook is responsible for providing services that are in line with the Food Safety Program guidelines.
Key Accountabilities:
Contribute to the production of food items such as therapeutic diets, special meals etc.
Follow recipe cards and prepare defined menus in a timely manner.
Assist the Head Chef with the management of the food safety plan and its day-to-day compliance.
Assist with the management of stock items.
Ensuring meals and refreshments are provided that meet the resident’s individual needs
Maintaining the Food Safety Program guidelines
Ensuring all staff in catering department maintain safe food handling practices
About you
You will have previous experience in cooking and working in an aged care or industry Kitchen team, including:
Knowledge of Food Safely and HACCP compliance
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
Hold Relevant Industry Training – Food Handling and Hygiene Certificates/Commercial cookery certificate III / IV.
For You
Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.
Further, the successful candidate will receive:
Access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing
Ongoing professional development and team building opportunities
Access to confidential counselling and support services
How to apply:
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
Must have had or be willing to get a Flu vaccination and COVID vaccination
If you require support with the application process, please contact talent@baptcare.org.au
Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.
