• Located in Peakhurst
• Casual Role
• Competitive pay, flexibility & great benefits

What do we need you to do?

You'll bring culinary expertise and heartfelt companionship to residents in our residential home, enhancing their independence and enriching their quality of life.

• Facilitate and oversee the quality, timely and effective preparation of food in line with the unique needs of clients in an environment where dietary requirements can change rapidly.
• Plan and develop in consultation with Service Manager and residents rotating menus where appropriate.
• Prepare and cook all daily meals and maintain the storage and protection of food and catering supplies for optimum use.
• Ensure all food preparation and catering practices adhere to hygiene and safety principles and free of any hazards.

What do we need you to bring?

Ideally, we’re looking for previous experience in aged care with cook fresh/cook chill methodology

• Cert III in Hospitality – Commercial Cookery or similar or demonstrated competence in the provision of catering services.
• Demonstrated competence in the purchasing, storage and efficient use of food supplies within the endorsed budget guidelines.
• Awareness of texture modified foods/controls
• Knowledge of HACCCP principles and aware of requirements for vulnerable people under the NSW Food Regulation 2015 and responsibilities relating to food poisoning and allergens.

Creating a better future for you

Our people are at the heart of everything we do which is why we support all our Uniting team members to grow and develop to be their best through our strong commitment to learning, flexibility and great benefits. Together, we can build a better future for the people we serve, for Uniting and for You.

What We Offer You:

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career  
• Purchase of additional leave

Who is Uniting?

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. 

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

How to apply

If this opportunity is of interest, then we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply’ button in this ad, fill out your details and submit. We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks.