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Form of workAbout the business
We are a privately owned and operated residential aged care home that has been operating in Forest Lake since 2000. Our mission is to help and support people to live their best lives and we are looking for people who are passionate about caring for the elderly!
At Forest Lake Lodge, we adopt a holistic approach to caring for our residents. This means nurturing and supporting each resident's emotional, physical, spiritual and recreational needs and desires. We believe that all staff play a vital role in this and so we are looking for team members who can help us to achieve our mission.
We believe that food cooked fresh tastes better and is better for you so we need your help to deliver delicious nutritious meals to some really special people, our residents. We have lots of different cultures in our home and value everyone's individuality. Whilst definitely not mandatory, we would love to hear from you if you are passionate about changing people's lives through a dining experience.
Benefits and perks
- Are you enthusiastic, hard-working and love working with people? Do love the elderly as much as we do? If the answer is yes, then you are encouraged to apply to join our happy and productive team.
- Forest Lake Lodge has Employee Development plans in them we acknowledge personal and professional goals as well as a pathway to achieve them.
- Forest Lake Lodge is located near shops and public transport.
- All staff has access to novated lease options for a vehicle.
About the role
- Full-time position.
- Earn more money through regular weekend work! 50% Saturday and 75% loading on Sunday.
- Work with and contribute to the leadership of a fantastic team with a fun-loving atmosphere.
- Work in a spacious and well-provisioned cook-fresh kitchen.
- Have the freedom to bring your ideas to fruition.
- Have a relationship with your diners and change their lives through the food you cook.
About you
- You are a great team player and know how to get the most out of your team.
- You will be highly motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- You will be well organised with the ability to manage time and money.
- You will be experienced in the aged care setting.
- You understand hygiene and safe work practices and naturally apply this to your work.
- If you have the ability to deliver Asian food preferences this would be highly desirable.
Minimum Qualifications
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.
- Ideally a food Safety Supervisor, or experience in food safety management including HACCP processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Create amazing meals in accordance with industry standards.
- Maintain your own squeaky-clean kitchen area, equipment, appliances, utensils and fixtures.
- Accurate record-keeping (e.g. number of meals per day, missed meals, fridge/freezer temperatures maintained) to evidence activities are being undertaken to set standards and timeframes.
- Stock maintenance and control.
- Abide by the Code of Conduct.
- Stay up to date with training.
- Any other duties as required.
- Positively contribute to our plan for continuous improvement, with your feedback we make things better!
If you have any questions in relation to this role please contact Rainne on 07 3278 9486 ext 1226
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $23.00 – $42.13 per hour
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Shift:
- Morning shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Forest Lake, QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Kitchen: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
