Junior Cook

Junior Cook - Aod Rehabilitation Facility

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Introduction

• 12 Month Fixed Term, part-time (0.8 FTE) opportunity for a Junior Cook at a 24/7 AOD Rehabilitation Facility.
• Located 10 minutes from Pakenham on a 40-acre property with beautiful, serene landscapes.
• 30.4 hours per week – Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday working 10:30am to 6:30pm (approx.)

Windana provides connected services for more people in need.

We provide services across Victoria for adults and young people experiencing alcohol and other drug harms, family violence, mental health challenges and social disadvantage.

Our Model of Care puts clients at the centre of what we do to create positive change in people's lives. We work with families, communities and other organisations to deliver trauma informed, equitable, culturally safe and integrated services based on evidence and practice wisdom.

By intervening early and creating purposeful partnerships, we help clients achieve improved outcomes while reducing demand on acute services. Together, we influence the broader system for a more positive and connected future.

Is this your next career opportunity?

Maryknoll Therapeutic Community (MTC) is a 77-bed facility that provides a safe space for residents to recover and heal by exploring their own life experiences and learning from the experience and insights of others.

The Food Services Assistant works alongside the Chef to provide nutritious meals of the highest quality standard to our residents. The Food Services Assistant & Cook ensures proper food handling, sanitation and supports the smooth operation of the kitchen.

• Provide Seasonal Meals in Line with the Windana Food as Medicine Menu.
• Ensure food handling is performed according to food safety guidelines.
• All prepared meals are presented and served following the menu plan.
• Facilitate overall kitchen hygiene and waste disposal.
• Attend to cleaning schedule for the purpose of maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen and adhere to infection control processes.
• Utensils and kitchen equipment are cleaned and maintained as per manufacturers' standards and per User Manual.
• Assist with Stock control and inventory
• Assist the Chef and the team with catering of special events.
• Support the Chef and Operations Team with the implementation of the Resident Kitchen Induction Program.
• Be a role model for the residents and provide guidance to resident team in relation to food safety handling techniques, cleaning duties and overall professional culinary services.

What we're looking for

• 2+ years' experience Working as a Food Services Assistant and/or Cook, preferably in a residential care environment.
• Excellent organisational skills, communication skills and the ability to work within a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm, take instruction and deliver quality meals within strict timeframes.
• Excellent working knowledge in food preparation and kitchen equipment.
• Self-motivation and the ability to identify and complete needed tasks without direct supervision.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and OHS.
• A passion for cooking and creating hearty, healthy meals.
• Understanding of, and / or experience with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
• Ideally an ability to incorporate seasonal produce from our organic vegetable gardens.
• Willingness to obtain Food Safety qualification.

Join our team to contribute to our life-changing work.

Our people are integral to the work we do, and we pride ourselves on providing our team opportunities to contribute, grow and thrive:

• Contribute to our meaningful work and values-based culture through our Strategic Plan, our quality accreditation, Reconciliation Action Plan and progress towards Rainbow Tick accreditation.
• Grow through professional and personal development opportunities. We offer regular supervision, goal-setting and individual development plans so you can grow your skills and practice. We also have study leave options, support for obtaining qualifications, career opportunities through secondments, and our Leadership Network.
• Thrive with a variety of benefits to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. We offer additional leave days, a broad range of EAP services, generous salary packaging entitlements and more

Ready to join us?

Be quick Applications will be reviewed as soon as they land on our desks so apply today if you're interested.

Windana is committed to child safety and a valid Working with Children Check and Police Check are required for this position.

Windana values and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and life experience to apply.