Cook

5 days ago

City of Melbourne, Australia VMCH Full time

• Part Time position based in Clayton

• Great culture with fun, friendly team and supportive environment

• Excellent Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging Benefits

About the role

Are you a qualified Cook or Chef looking for a change of pace? Do you have a passion to work within the aged care sector? Would you like to join a progressive not-for-profit organisation that provides high quality care to individuals with complex needs? If the answer is yes, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

About you

You will hold current Cooking and Food Handling certifications and possess a thorough understanding of Food Safety legislation and Occupational Health and Safety requirements within a kitchen environment. Your experience spans all aspects of food preparation, including menu planning and the creation of fresh, well-presented, and appetising daily meals. In addition, you will:

- Help plan and prepare menus and meals that meet residents’ dietary, cultural, and nutritional needs

- Carry out basic food preparation and presentation, including specialized cooking tasks

- Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, including equipment and utensils

- Serve and deliver meals to residents

- Support the Chef with ordering, checking, and rotating food supplies

- Assist with onboarding new staff and promote safe, efficient work practices

- Delegate tasks to Food Service Assistants as neededManage resources effectively, including stock control and equipment use

- Perform other duties as directed by the Chef within the scope of the role

While aged care or disability service experience would be great, what’s more important is that you want to help to make a difference to our customers and prospective customer’s lives.

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

- A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

- A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.

- A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave.

- Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.

- Discounted private health insurance and many other employee benefits.

- A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community.

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights and NDIS Worker Screen Check.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

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