Ozcare has a Part-time permanent position available for a Cook at our beautiful Aged Care facility in Newstead.
Your Role
As a Cook you'll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our clients. Your tasks will include:
- Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with corporate menus, recipes and dietary requirements
- Ensure all meals meet IDDSI and texture-modified needs
- Follow safe food handling, hygiene and infection control standards
- Monitor and comply with Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental practices
Your Attributes
We're looking for a person who has what it takes to support our aged care team to deliver exceptional services to our clients. You have:
- Excellent communication skills
- A warm and caring nature
- Friendly, kind and respectful towards elderly residents
- Commitment to provide high-quality dining experience for elderly residents
- Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills
How You'll Benefit
You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:
- Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases
- Private health insurance discounts
- Uniform and laundry allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
Role Requirements
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
- Demonstrated previous cooking experience for aged care residents would be an advantage
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of IDDSI and texture- modified food preparation
- Ability to work across all areas of the kitchen
- Be vaccinated against Influenza & at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine
- Hold a current Police Screening Certificate or current NDIS screening card
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (where applicable)
- Current First Aid & CPR training Certificates
We're hiring smiles. Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.
Welcoming All
We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
