Weekend Chef/Cook

At Warramunda we are committed to providing quality services in an environment that promotes the well-being of all our stakeholders; including people we care for, provide services to and our workforce.

Warramunda respects the inherent human worth and dignity of all people and upholds each individual's right to realise their capacity for physical, social, emotional, cultural, religious and intellectual development.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive list of services and support to the Kyabram and district community, including aged and disability care to stay at home, independent living units, community housing and residential aged care.  We deliver all these services in a framework built upon the values of Respect, Community, Quality Care, Innovation and Commitment.

All Warramunda operations and activities are built upon the Values of: 

Care, Integrity & Teamwork

This is a casual role working every weekend, Sat and Sun

The Cook/Chef is responsible for the preparation of food for Warramunda village and its residents. The Chef is also responsible for maintaining the kitchen in a clean, neat and tidy manner. The Cook will also adhere to all Warramunda policies and procedures, and legislative food hygiene requirements.

Key Selection Criteria:

Essential 

• Previous experience in a Chef/Cook role (minimum 1 year). trade qualifications preferred but not essential 
• Excellent problem-solving ability combined with the knowledge to make appropriate decisions.
• A high level of verbal, written and listening communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to influence others appropriately.
• Excellent team working ability.
• Ability to work autonomously 

Desirable

• Current First Aid and CPR certificates

This position is responsible for: 

• Preparation of resident meals and snacks for consumption as per planned weekly menus & recipes
• Prepare and present food within set time frame to ensure freshness, quality and maintain food safety
• Store food correctly and rotate on a first in first out basis
• Attempt to reduce food wastage
• Compliance with food handling legislation requirements and facility procedures 
• Prepare food to suitable consistency and diet type for the consumption of individual residents in accordance with resident Care Plans (i.e. diabetic, high/low protein, gluten free or coeliac) 
• Identify and provide recommendations for improvements to procedures and processes that will result in more effective and efficient kitchen operations to the Head Chef
• Effectively and efficiently complete all daily tasks as per rostered and allocated shift duty list 
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment
• Contribute to, and encourage effective teamwork in the kitchen through communication, active participation in activities and proactively assisting others with their duties to enable the timely preparation and serving of meals and snacks, and completion of kitchen cleaning
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with staff members, residents and their families 
• Participation in staff training and learning activities
• Bring to the attention of the Head Chef any possible problems or issues of concern regarding any aspect of food catering services 
• Bring to the attention of the Head Chef any possible problems or issues of concern regarding any aspect of kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery or utensils 
• Ensure a high standard of personal hygiene and be suitably attired 
• Ensure that Warramunda’s catering services meets and exceeds the level of compliance required under the Aged Care standards for accreditation as directed by the Head Chef 
• Any other kitchen duties as requested by the Head Chef and/or Domestic Services Manager