Facility Cook | Permanent Part Time| Niola Centre

Because we care

About BaptistCare Niola Centre

Situated in the vibrant country town of Parkes, Niola Centre is an aged care home built around a quiet, relaxing courtyard, with rooms filled with natural light.

Parkes is located 25 minutes North of Forbes and 1.5 hours South of Dubbo

About the role

Our team are seeking a Part Time Cook who will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of food and service to our valued residents through the preparation of quality ingredients through to the delivery of wholesome cooked meals.

Cooking to a BaptistCare rotating menu, you will prepare all meals including breakfasts, lunches and dinners therefore availability to work am and pm shifts is essential.

Hours on offer is 40hours per fortnight.

Duties may include:

• Enabling residents to live well by delivering tasteful, well presented, nutritious meals
• Creating, supervising and preparing menus
• Supervising to ensure correct procedures and kitchen practices meet BaptistCare HACCP Food Safety Plan standards

Skills & experience

• Experience working in a busy commercial kitchen
• Working knowledge of Food Safety Guidelines (HACCP)
• An understanding of IDDSSI and texture modified foods an advantage
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery/ Hospitality
• Willingness to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check or provide current NDIS Worker screening clearance

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

Culture

People enjoy working at BaptistCare because they love what they do and the communities we help.  With us you can deliver life-transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.  Our 4000 staff are our most important resource and we take you and your career seriously.  We want to provide you with a working environment and culture that supports you in your career journey and growth.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging on offer
• Meal and entertainment card
• Access to in-house and online training programs
• Supportive, positive team environment
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and Fitness Passport

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks