Cook

Cook - Calvary St Catherines, Berri South Australia

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment

About the role

The position of cook is responsible for planning and the preparation of meals. This role will also ensure that food is prepared and presented in accordance with the relevant guidelines and legislation to provide a quality service that meets our resident's needs. We are currently looking for an experienced Cook for our St Catherine's Retirement facility.

What you bring

• Experience in bulk cooking and food preparation.
• Experience in aged care or residential setting (Desirable).
• TAFE Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or Certificate Level III in Food Studies (or working towards) (Desirable not essential).
• Knowledge of nutritional requirements.
• Ability to plan menus to meet standards e.g. Food Act and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Ability to order food to meet requirements of menu cycle and keep within budget.
• Understanding of infection control and safety principles.
• Good communication skills and understanding of the needs of elderly people.
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment, e.g. stoves, ovens etc.
• Completion of HACCP Food Safety Program (or willingness to obtain).
• Have a clear understanding of and personal commitment to the Mission, Values and Vision of Calvary Retirement Communities (CRC).
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella