Cook in age care

Cook Needed for Retirement Living Village.

We are seeking an experienced cook to join our team  In reservoir 3072 in a Retirement Village Setting.

This is a hands-on position requiring you to cook home-style comfort food in a fast paced kitchen for our valued elderly residents. 

We are able to provide you with a great work/life balance with straight day shifts from 7.00am to 2pm Monday to Thursday, 

Friday 7am til 6pm.

(39 hours a week.)

Overall Purpose of the Position

·  To efficiently manage the kitchen, maintaining consistently high standards of service and exceeding customer expectations at all times

Position Responsibilities 

·     To be responsible for the day to day operation of the kitchen, including overseeing and preparing all meals  with a key focus on consistency and quality

·     To adhere to all special dietary requirements including vegetarian, allergies/intolerances.

·     To perform all food handling tasks in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Food Safety Program

·     To manage and  supervise catering staff and ensure they perform their tasks in accordance with the our Food Hygiene Standard and  Food Safety Program

·     To ensure that all Food Safety Program monitoring records are accurately completed, maintained and current

·     To assist with all food purchases, stock ordering and stocktakes

Roster

·       Full Time: 5 days per week  ( Monday to Friday)

Essential Criteria

·        Previous experience in a similar kitchen management role is suitable

·        Excellent written and verbal communication ability

·        Strong organisational and planning skills

·        High level attention to detail

·        Effective time management and prioritisation skills

·        Current National Police Check (less than 3 years old)

*All residential aged care workers are required to provide their employer with evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination or authorised exemption. 

This is an Amazing Opportunity  to be part of a small Family business that becomes part of the family. 

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have as a cook?

Which of the following culinary arts qualifications have you obtained?

Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

Have you worked in a role which requires a sound knowledge of food provenance?

This is a full time Position with long term employment.