Cook I Croydon

Ready for a new career adventure? 

Join Bupa Aged Care and be at the heart of it in Croydon. 

As Australia's largest regional aged care provider, we continue to be part of communities driven by vision, passion and hard work 

We make life better for thousands. That includes yours. You make a difference to our residents and their families, and we want to make sure you’re absolutely supported to do just that. 

A modern care home set in a leafy suburb of Croydon, 30kms from Melbourne's CBD . It consists of 84 beds, and a mixture of care types. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.

To learn about our beautiful care home please visit:  Bupa Croydon I Aged Care Croydon

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
• An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes

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.

Bupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity (including how one chooses to express it), ethnicity, disability (physical, mental and/or sensory), sexual orientation, religion or life stage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.

To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website: https://careers.bupa.com.au