Weekend Cook and Food Services Assistant | Knoxfield

Join our Estia Health family in delivering exceptional care and support to our 8000 plus residents in one of our 70+ homes. At Estia Health, we are a place where everyone belongs with a purpose to enrich and celebrate life together.

It’s our people that make the difference, which is why we offer a caring, people-centered workplace where employees are valued and empowered with opportunities to learn and grow.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

Estia Health Knoxfield is a warm and welcoming light-filled home conveniently situated close to the Westfield Knox Shopping Centre and the Lakewood nature reserve, a few minutes’ drive from the Eastlink tollway and the Burwood Highway.

About the role

Estia Health Knoxfield has exciting opportunities for an experienced Cook (Weekend Shifts available) and a Food Services Attendant (Kitchenhand role, Part Time/Casual basis, Mon - Fri, 06:30 am to 02:30 pm) to join our team.

Cook Role (Weekend Shifts):

Helping create a home residents love, you’ll take pride in delivering service standards that are of the highest level. Utilising your exceptional skills and your passion for delivering fresh and wholesome meals, we believe you will fit right in. 

As Cook you’ll:

• Work alongside the Chef to assist with kitchen management
• Tailor meals to meet individual needs and preferences
• Ensure our residents are provided with healthy, nutritious and delicious meals
• Support the broader kitchen team to deliver a memorable dining experience

You’ll be a real team player who:

• A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Great communication and documentation skills
• Some experience within a commercial kitchen (Aged care highly regarded)
• A healthily amount of experience with a broad range of cuisines, dietary requirements in response to social, spiritual & cultural needs of our residents

Food Services Attendant (Kitchenhand):

(Part Time/Casual Shifts, available to work during the week, Mon - Fri, 06:30 am to 02:30 pm)

You’ll wake up each morning wanting to see people enjoy food as much as you do. Here’s what a typical day involves:

• Prepping and serving food and drink.
• Cleaning – you bring a sparkle to the place in more ways than one.
• Changing up the menu. You’ll work with our team and residents to create exciting meals that cater to every individual.
• Keeping records as part of our Food Safety Program.
• Being active and on your feet for most of your shift.

You’ll be a real team player who has:

• A real desire to make a difference in people’s lives
• Experience in kitchen work (aged care is a bonus)
• Great time management and planning skills
• Completed the Basic Food Handling Course

As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of changing the way we offer aged care. If this is you, Apply Now!

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Note: It is a condition of employment that you will be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. All shortlisted applicants will need to pass required background checks.  If you are interested in a role please ensure you apply online as we do not accept emailed resumes.