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Form of workAbout the Home
A modern care home located in Delacombe in south-western Ballarat. Our home consists of five resident communities, each with a dedicated team to look after your care needs. It consists of 144 beds, with dementia and high care units. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.
Benefits of Bupa
- Supportive, collaborative, and caring team culture
- Continual learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working shifts and arrangements
- Internal transfers across our care homes
About the Role
As a Cook at one of our care homes you will provide well-presented and nutritious meals in a home like environment. Your passion for food along with your person-first approach will make a real difference to the life of our residents.
Duties
- Plan and prepare well balanced and nutritious meals for our residents
- Liaise with residents, families, and the care team to ensure residents’ dietary, individual and cultural needs are met
- Support the efficient functioning of kitchen and catering services
- Comply with all infection control and food safety procedures
- Perform administrative duties related to the kitchen operation such as stock taking, and food quality assessment
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in the preparation and delivery of meals within a similar environment
- Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is preferred but not essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to solve problems independently
Culture
We all share the same purpose at Bupa Aged Care. Helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We take pride in delivering high-quality care with a personal touch. Bupa champions a unique agile culture, one that adapts to your needs as a member of our team. Our focus is not limited to our residents but also your wellbeing and career growth. We aim to support you with tools you need to achieve a fulfilling career.
How to Apply
Click Apply to be taken to our online application process. As part of your application you will be asked to complete pre-employment checks.
To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website: https://careers.bupa.com.au
Bupa are committed to providing equal opportunity and access to employment and career pathways to First Nations peoples across Australia. We have a dedicated team that supports First Nations candidates through our recruitment process.
We aim to provide a culturally safe workplace where First Nations peoples knowledge, education and lived experience is seen as a strength. Bupa have publicly committed to a holistic approach to First Nations engagement, development and celebration through a partnership with Reconciliation Australia who have endorsed our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (2023-2026).
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their ongoing culture and connection to lands, waters and skies.
