About the role
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Permanent Part-Time Cook with no work restrictions to join our friendly team at our beautiful Aegis Lincoln Park facility in Highgate.
If you have a genuine enthusiasm for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for elderly residents and previous experience working in an aged care kitchen, we encourage you to apply.
Week 1: Monday to Thursday - 06:00 - 14:00
Week 2: Monday to Thursday- 06:00 - 14:00
Aegis Provides
- Paid orientation program.
- Ongoing training and opportunities for development and career growth.
Role responsibilities/duties
A working day will involve:
- Organising kitchen staff in the preparation and serving of meals.
- Preparing resident’s meals according to dietary plans and menus developed.
- Managing receipt of stores, and food storage according to the relevant regulations.
- Ensuring correct food handling techniques are always observed.
About you
You should ideally be an empathetic person who:
- Enjoys working with the elderly.
- Can work independently and as part of a team.
- Is able to supervise, organise and guide staff, to deliver high quality catering outcomes.
- Has availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts over weekdays and weekends.
- Can communicate effectively both verbally and written.
You should possess the following:
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
- Experience in food preparation and cooking for large number of people.
- Aged Care experience (highly regarded).
- A high level of food safety knowledge.
- Full Australian working rights and able to pass national police clearance.
About Aegis
Aegis Aged Care provides a modern working environment. It is this environment and your passion for providing quality meals that are key to delivering our residents a high standard of living and care. Aegis has over 40 years of experience in successfully running 29 Facilities, as one of the largest privately owned Aged Care providers, in Western Australia. That means we can offer job security and stability. We are also able to offer job progression, and flexibility. As Cook you are a valuable member of the team working under direction and support of the Chef Manager.
Location
Located in Central Highgate, close to the Perth CBD, Aegis Lincoln Park offers Low and High Care, with ageing in place where possible Aegis Lincoln Park offers a range of accommodation and lifestyle options for 46 residents in four areas to complement a vibrant community in caring for the elderly. Of these rooms, 14 have ensuite bathrooms. The wings all have dining areas and access to gardens and patio areas.
This location ensures that a large variety of shopping and service options including restaurants and shopping. Many 'day trip' venues are located close-by, providing a wonderful variety of choice for that special outing.
Apply now
You can click the "Apply" button if you meet the criteria and want to further your skill set as part of a diverse team of staff dedicated to the care of our elderly.
Please note, due to the high volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.
If you want to discuss confidential details about the opportunity, or to learn more about the organisation behind the role, please contact:
Han Wijewardhane - [email protected]
