Cook - Residential Care

As a Cook you'll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our clients. Your tasks will include:  Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with corporate menus, recipes and dietary requirements Ensure all meals meet IDDSI and texture-modified needs  Follow safe food handling, hygiene and infection control standards Monitor and comply with Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental practices Your Attributes We're looking for a person who has what it takes to support our aged care team to deliver exceptional services to our clients. You have: Excellent communication skills A warm and caring nature Friendly, kind and respectful towards elderly residents Commitment to provide high-quality dining experience for elderly residents Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills How You'll Benefit You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive: $35.79 per hour + Superannuation + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging Benefits Optional salary packaging up to $15,900, Novated Leases + $2,650 Meal Entertainment Card 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading Private health insurance discounts Uniform and laundry allowance Employee Assistance Program Role Requirements Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent. Demonstrated previous cooking experience for aged care residents would be an advantage Demonstrated ability to prepare nutritious meals that meet the dietary and texture modification requirements of older people Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of IDDSI Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong time management and organisational skills in a busy kitchen environment. Flexible availability to cover annual leave, sick leave and ability to work morning, afternoon, and occasional weekend shifts. Compassionate and resident-focused approach, strong communication and teamwork skills, commitment to delivering high-quality dining experiences for residents. Be vaccinated against Influenza & at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine Hold a current National Police Screening Certificate (valid within the past 3 years) or be willing to obtain one Current First Aid & CPR training Certificates We're hiring smiles. Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.Welcoming All We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation.