Trade Cook

Contract: Ongoing, 80.0 hours per fortnight.

Casual opportunities are also available- Please specify your preferred contract in your application.

We are seeking enthusiastic, vibrant and creative Cooks to join our Food Services team! If you have commercial cooking experience and are looking for a varied and interesting work environment this is the ideal position for you.

The Position:

In this role you will work as part of a large team within the BRHS Food Safety Plan and the Healthy Choices guidelines to ensure the provision of a first-class food service to the hospital community. It is essential that our cooks have a good understanding of the Food Safety Plan and the special dietary needs of patients and clients to ensure a high standard of food and beverage services are delivered. Applicants require availability to work a range of shifts as required, across 7 days a week including public holidays. 

Why should you apply?

• Show your creativity and manage a variety of cooking processes
• Work in an environment with exceptional safety standards
• Generous hourly rates plus 25% casual loading
• Be part of a professional organisation committed to the delivery of quality, person centred care

Key selection criteria:

• Minimum Certificate lll in Commercial Cookery
• Minimum Current Safe Food Handling Certificate and demonstrated knowledge of Food Safety Programs and HACCP compliance.
• Knowledge and ability to cook and prepare meals for clients with special dietary requirements and follow recipes.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders.

Please see the Position Description for additional selection criteria.

The Department:

Our Food Services department produces and delivers a range of catering and food services that meet the needs of our patients, aged care residents, clients, visitors and staff. In addition to our internal patient service, a cafeteria day service is provided to staff and visitors as well as catering for meetings/functions and participation in the local community meals on wheels program.

Interested?

For more information contact: Laura Akkerman, Executive Chef on 03 5150 3*** or 0429 623 ***

Application Close: Sunday 31st March 2024.

Applications are to include a covering letter addressing the above role criteria and resume to be submitted at Current Vacancies | Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (brhs.com.au)

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In accordance with Victorian Public Health directions, all employees working in the Public Health system are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.  Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of full COVID19 vaccination prior to commencement.