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SalaryWhen you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of Aged Care, family, community, early learning, and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.
About the role
This role is responsible for maintaining the kitchen in an effective and efficient manner, providing nutritious, varied, and cost-effective meals in line with residents’ care plans and food safe principles. A key responsibility is developing and reviewing menus along with completing monthly stock-takes.
About you
You’ll share our values and want to make a difference in the lives of others. Your key experience will include:
- Certificate III Commercial Cookery or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience cooking in a Residential Aged Care setting (preferred)
- Sound knowledge of Food Standards Australia New Zealand
- Sound knowledge of dietary nutrition requirements
- Excellent interpersonal skills and participation as an active member of a team
- Infection Prevention Control Certificate
- Safe Food Handling Certificate (obtained within the last 12 months)
- National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)
- Evidence of current influenza and COVID vaccinations (preferred)
Along with joining a Western Australian community focused organisation, you’ll have access to:
- Flexible shift pattern to suit life commitments, please note weekends are a must!
- Employee Benefits & discounts (including Childcare for your own little ones)
- Options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
- Supportive work environment with development and training
- Employee Assistance Program
Click “Apply Now” to visit our website and apply. Applications close on 13 of February but apply soon as we will progress recruitment earlier if the right match is found.
At MercyCare, every person matters.
With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Catholic Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values – respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and the vulnerable. We invite applications from people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, gender and sexuality.
