Week 1 – Wednesday & Sunday 10am to 6pm
Week 2 – Wednesday 10am to 6pm
About you You will hold relevant Cooking and Food Handling certifications and have a comprehensive understanding of Food Safety Laws and Occupational Health and Safety in a kitchen environment. You will have demonstrated experience in all facets of food preparation including menu planning, preparation of daily meals ensuring they are fresh, well presented and appetizing. Furthermore, you will: • Assisting with planning and preparing menus and meals for residents in accordance with any dietary, cultural and care needs, ensuring they meet the daily living needs, nutrition and hydration requirements of the residents;• Perform basic food preparation and presentation tasks including specialist cooking functions;• Cleaning of food preparation and consumption areas, cooking equipment and utensils;• Serving and delivery of meals to residents;• Assisting the Chef with ordering, checking and rotating of all food supplies;• Assist the Chef in the orientation of new staff and achieve safe and efficient work practices;• Effectively delegates tasks and responsibilities to Food Service Assistants;• Manage resources efficiently this includes stock control, following maintenance schedules, use of equipment;• Perform other duties within the scope of practice and as required by the Chef consistent with the broad emphasis of the position Please ensure you are available to work on the days and hours listed above. While aged care or disability service experience would be great, what’s more important is that you want to help to make a difference to our customers and prospective customer’s lives. Why VMCH?Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:
- A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
- A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave.
- Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
- Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
- A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community.