We are currently seeking an experienced Cook to join our catering team at our residential aged care facility Wattleglen in Sale, Victoria. This position is permanent full time and specifically entails weekend work, with shifts scheduled for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesdays.
About us:
As a proud not-for-profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.
About the role:
The Cook will work under the guidance of the Chef Supervisor to prepare, cook, and serve nourishing, palatable, and attractive in-house meals for residents, consistent with the guidelines of the Food Safety Program.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assist with the day-to-day preparation, provision, and presentation of an excellent standard of food and drink, ensuring that all meals are well accepted by the residents.
* Assist with the provision of special dietary requirements of individual residents, as specified by the dietician, speech therapist, or clinical care team to ensure all nutritional and hydration needs are met.
* Ensure items of stock required are reported to the Chef Supervisor for ordering.
* Document, communicate, implement, deliver, and monitor the Food Safety Program (FSP) in partnership with the Chef Supervisor.
* Support all catering staff to ensure a clean and non-cluttered work environment is maintained and to regularly promote safe work practices.
* Plan and carry out daily workload in an organised and professional manner, with or without supervision, as per the required duties on that day.
* Any other task not defined but within the employee's skills, as directed by the organisation.
Requirements:
* A certificate relevant to the role (e.g., Certificate III Hospitality - Commercial Cookery)
* Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire)
* Experience in residential aged care
* Experience in Hospitality
To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and entitlements
* Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging
* Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation
* Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector
* A healthy and positive workplace culture
* Learning, development, and growth opportunities
Our purpose:
To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.
Our Values:
* Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
* Care - Look after and protect the elderly and each other
* Teamwork - Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
* Courage - Do the right thing, even when it's difficult
* Integrity - Be open, honest, and trustworthy
* Innovation - Think differently to solve problems
* Excellence - Drive quality to continuously improve
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