Cook - Blackburn

Description and requirements
The opportunity
Supporting the Chef Manager with kitchen compliance, production & delivery of high-quality meals and supporting the catering team.

At over 84 locations supported by 12,000 employees across Australia, there are endless opportunities to grow or progress your career in any way you want.

How You Will Make An Impact As a Cook

• You will be responsible for the daily cooking, in line with our site Food Safety Plan.
• Your key responsibilities will include the preparation of food for our residents.
• You will deliver the highest standard of client food services and ensure competency certification of all tasks undertaken.
• You will be switched on to observe and follow correct food handling policies and procedures as documented in Food Safety Program.
• You will complete all relevant monitoring documentation in regard to food safety.

Make a real impact you can feel good about. There's something special about what we do at Regis. We know that real care isn't only about meeting needs, it's about truly knowing the people we look after.

What You Will Bring To The Role
To be successful in this role, you will have food handling skills and previous experience within kitchen operations plus Cert 3 in Commercial Cookery.

Benefits That Support And Reward You

• Flexibility - experience the flexibility to balance work and life
• Competitive Rates - earn competitive hourly rates with opportunities for overtime
• Development - grow your career through comprehensive training and development programs
• Study Assistance - whether you're starting out or advancing your qualifications, our Study Assistance Program supports everything from traineeships to bachelor's degrees
• Reward and Recognition - your dedication won't go unnoticed—our reward and recognition initiatives celebrate the great work you do every day

Belonging at Regis Blackburn
With Forest Hill Chase just down the road, the Belgrave and Lilydale train line nearby, and a selection of cafés and restaurants within reach, Regis Blackburn is an idyllic place to provide care and support. Regis Blackburn also has a dedicated Sensory Support Unit which provides specialist support to deaf, deafblind, and hearing-impaired residents. Our Home employs deaf carers and a number of hearing employees are trained in Auslan and tactile Auslan.

We are proud to support over 10,000 residents and clients across residential aged care homes, home care, retirement living, day therapy and day respite centres. The work we do positively impacts the lives of older people and their families. It really is work you can feel good about.

What Our People Love About Working Here
As a team that supports older people to live life on their terms, we genuinely care - for our people, our work and the elderly. We make a big deal of recognising and supporting you, creating a culture of mutual respect, and offering more opportunities to build your career.

We believe in the power of hearts and minds. We know how the little things make a real difference. We are a close-knit, collaborative team that values kindness and puts your wellbeing first. Our commitment to your safety shines through in our Circle of Care initiative, the winner in the Safer and Supported Workforce Awards 2024, which ensures you are physically and psychologically safe at work. We want you to feel seen, valued, and respected for who you are as an individual and the professional skills you bring to the team. We celebrate your work, support your life outside of work and consider you one of our own from the start.

At Regis, real impact starts with you.
No matter your role, you can take pride in knowing you are making a real, lasting impact on people's lives and helping to shape the future of aged care in Australia. It is work you can feel good about.
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To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, including NDIS or police check (role dependent), current year flu vaccination, and certification proof.