Cook | Kirwan

About the role

Six shifts available per fortnight (52hours) with options to pickup FSA shifts and leave coverage when available.

This role is responsible for supporting the Chef Manager in all aspects of running the kitchen. As the Cook, you will also have the responsibility of overseeing traditional compliance activities including food safety, OHS, and quality.

About the company

With 65 facilities Australia wide and over 9000 employees, Regis is an innovative Aged Care provider with over 20 years of experience in the industry that focuses on achieving the best possible outcomes for residents, clients and staff. We are looking for people who genuinely care and in return, we will provide you with an environment where you will feel supported and appreciated.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Compliance including food safety, WHS and quality
• Leading and motivating the kitchen team
• Stock control and ordering
• Resident dietary management
• Kitchen and food cost management
• Production and delivery of high quality meals
• Service excellence around all aspects of the dining experience
• Strong front of house presence including communication with residents and families
• Provide management and guidance to the kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth operation

Skills & Experience

• Cook Qualifications and experience and understanding of special dietary needs
• Experience within Aged Care would be advantageous
• Willingness to work as part of a broader catering team to continually improve the catering experience in our facilities

Workplace Culture

Regis is the support you need for the career you want. At Regis, you will be a part of a unique and supportive culture where every team member is treated and valued as an individual. You will find flexibility, a professional challenge and appreciation for the work you do

Regis Kirwan

Regis Kirwan is a friendly, restful community, just north of the river. Tucked next to the bowls club and purpose-designed for comfort, privacy and support, Regis Kirwan offers a thoughtful mix of lifestyle and contemporary aged care.

With 125 places, including 119 as single rooms, Regis Kirwan is setting the standards for aged care in the Townsville region. 30 places are reserved and specially outfitted for the care of people living with dementia

Benefits of working at Regis

• Access to exclusive retail discounts through our Spirit reward program
• Discounted private health insurance
• Discounted gym memberships
• Study Assistance Program, Study Leave, Accredited Training, Extensive Internal Learning Programs
• Team Events, Volunteering Opportunities, Free Annual Influenza Vaccination
• Ability to work flexible shifts and pick up extra shifts
• Access to free counselling sessions to assist in times of personal crisis

To be eligible to join the team at Regis we require the following:

• Consistent with State and Territory public health orders and with Regis' mandatory vaccination policy, all candidates must produce evidence that they have received the current (i.e seasonal influenza vaccination or medical evidence to Regis' satisfaction of an accepted clinical contraindication to receiving the influenza vaccination
• Proof of the right to work lawfully in Australia
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Covid-19 Vaccine x 3

*Subject to change, as per the relevant State and Territory Public Health Orders.

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