Cook - Aged Care - Urgent Role

We are hiring a confident Cook - Aged Care to join our vibrant team at Calvary Care in null
Growing your career as a Full Time Cook - Aged Care is a great opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in people management, cooperation and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Cook - Aged Care at Calvary Care today!

Cook - 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 Part time role at Mt. Eliza location! About the role The Cook supports the home in the planning and preparation of all meals to ensure the individual needs residents are being met and ensures that each resident is offered choice. The Cook ensures all meals are prepared in line with care plans, nutritional guidelines, Calvary National Choice Menu, Calvary National Dining and Nutrition Guide and relevant legislation. The position of Cook is part of an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework supporting the resident to live their best life. Your main duties will include: Prepare daily meals and beverages that meet individual needs of each resident including special dietary requirements, allergies and culturally specific requirements Support service delivery under the direction of the Home Manager/Chef Manager or Chef Under the direction of the Chef Manager/Chef, monitor and suggest actions to continuously improve food service. Accountable for ensuring residents IDDSI, special dietary requirements, allergies and culturally specific meals are catered for Ensure environmental service standards are met and maintained, and the residents living environment is safe and maintained to a high standard of cleanliness Ensuring that all duties are worked in accordance with the National Food Safety Program at all times including completing food safety records and the prevention of cross contamination. Serve nutritious meals in well-presented manner and at the appropriate temperature Assume responsibility for the effective running of the kitchen in the absence of Cook/Chef Manager including supervising the team to ensure effective outcomes Provide social and emotional support to all residents ensuring that care provision is holistic and person centred. Liaise with the Clinical Leadership team of the home to ensure resident dietary requirements are reviewed and appropriate dietary interventions are documented as required About you Knowledge of IDDSI and nutritional guidelines Ability to cook meals in line with planned menus Completion of (HLTFSE001 – Follow Basic Food Safety Practices) or willingness to obtain Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal 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. 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 As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Benefits of working as a Cook - Aged Care in null:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary