- Enjoy the benefits of NFP salary packaging - up to $18,550 p.a.
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Come & join one of WA's largest aged care providers.
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Permanent Part time position available!
At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.
Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.
We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.
About the role and where you will be working:
Our residential Care team at Jeremiah Donovan House are currently looking for a Chef on a permanent part time basis working Wednesdays and Thursdays 0700-1500pm.
Surrounded by natural bushland at the foot of the Kalamunda Hills, Jeremiah Donovan House provides 24/7 clinical and personal care in a comfortable and relaxing environment.
We want our residents to feel at home, and we fully cater for all different types of dietary needs. So, you’ll be serving meals that could be texture-modified or plated in a particular way.
We want our residents to feel at home, and proudly offer meals / snacks that are nutritious, palatable and attractive.
About you:
With commercial cooking experience under your belt, you may already be working in aged care or perhaps you've been contemplating moving into the aged care sector.
You might have finessed your skills in restaurants or commercial kitchens but want to try something different.
Once you’ve settled into your new role, you'll truly appreciate knowing that you've made a genuine difference in the quality of our residents' lives.
To be considered for this role, you’ll need:
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Certificate III in Commercial Cooking
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Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
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Prior experience in commercial cooking services
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An understanding of specific dietary requirements
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Knowledge of safe handling & storage of chemicals
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Great interpersonal skills
Working with us:
At Southern Cross Care WA, we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:
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Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
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Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
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Free employee assistance program
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A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
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Paid Parental Leave
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Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
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Carers/personal leave
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Service Awards for long standing employees
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Flexible working environment
How to apply:
To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.
Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for:
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National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
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Immunisation record (Flu)
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A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
About us:
Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.
Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.
Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;
Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.
Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.
Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.
For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au
