Cook/Chef - Strzelecki House, Mirboo North

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Work type: Casual
Location: Mirboo North
Categories: Hospitality

Cook/Chef - 2* positions (Causal and Permanant part Time) Aged Care

  • Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
  • Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
  • Located at Mirboo North, VIC 
About the role
 
We are seeking a qualified and professional Cook to provide support within our team. The Cook supports the home in the planning and preparation of all meals to ensure the individual needs of residents are being met and ensures that each resident is offered choice. We are looking for a candidate interested in taking employment on casual basis!
 
Your main duties will include:
  • Preparing daily meals and beverages that meet individual needs of each resident including special dietary requirements, allergies and culturally specific requirements
  • Under the direction of the Chef Manager/Chef, monitor and suggest actions to continuously improve food service
  • Assume responsibility for the effective running of the kitchen in the absence of Cook/Chef Manager including supervising the team to ensure effective outcomes
  • Document resident’s requirements and any changes that may occur for each resident on shift as required
  • Report food safety hazards/non-compliances to the Home Manager/ Chef Manager or Chef
About you
  • TAFE Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or Certificate Level III in Food Studies (or working towards) is highly Desirable
  • Experience in aged care or healthcare setting
  • Completion of (HLTFSE001 – Follow Basic Food Safety Practices) or willingness to obtain
  • Knowledge of IDDSI and nutritional guidelines
  • Ability to cook meals in line with planned menus
  • Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control 
  • Ability to operate standard domestic and industrial kitchen equipment 
 
Why work for Calvary?
 
At Calvary, our staff matter. 
 
Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care. 
 
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
 
Your benefits: 
  • NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
  • Paid parental leave 
  • Training, development pathways and career opportunities
  • Flexible hours that make sense for you

For further queries reach out to Agedcare.Recruitment@calvarycare.org.au

 
Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.
 
Please note the following:
  • As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
 
 

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