Casual Cook Wilcannia

4 days ago

Wilcannia New South Wales, Australia Far West NSW Local Health District Full time $66,000 - $100,000 per year

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under theNSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Cook Gde B

Remuneration:$31.96 per hour + Superannuation 

Requisition ID: REQ621345

Location: Wilcannia NSW (2 hours from Broken Hill NSW)

Have a passion for cooking? Interested in a casual opportunity providing meals to patients? This position may be for you

Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West

What you'll be doing

The Cook provides an effective and efficient catering service including providing meals for patients and aged care residents and catering for functions while observing the principles of Nutrition and Health Standards.

What is on Offer

  • Salary packaging (pay less tax) + up to $9k for living expenses and $2.6k for meal and entertainment
  • Isolation & climate allowance
  • Support through advanced education & training
  • A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHD

TheFar West Local Health Districtis one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.

In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

About Wilcannia

Wilcannia is a small, primarily Aboriginal community in far west NSW situated on the banks of the Darling River. Once a busy river port, the town is full of history and heritage listed buildings. The outdoor cinema, music festivals and a bunch of local sporting opportunities including tennis, golf, lawn bowls and footy will keep you busy. In the heart of the Aussie Outback, life in Wilcannia is quiet, clean and beautiful.

The Wilcannia Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) has a 24-hour 2 bed emergency department and 8 residential aged care beds. Wilcannia MPS has been providing care to the local community for over 140 years.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

  • Previous commercial catering experience or demonstrated ability to cook for large numbers and special diets.
  • Certificate in Use of Hygienic Practices for Food Safety or willingness to obtain.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge of Food Safety Act including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles. Strong understanding of Work Health and Safety in the work place, including Infection Control principles and Manual Hazardous Tasks.
  • Ability to work without supervision and as part of a team with the ability to work shift work, including early starts.
  • Experience in stock control, ordering and rostering.
  • Ability to work in culturally sensitive manner.
  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

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For role related queries or questions contact Anne-Marie Gielis

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