Afternoon Cook

• Are you after Great work/life balance with no nights or split shifts
• Dynamic workplace with opportunity to learn new skills.
• Afternoon Cook Mon - Fri 9:00am-5:30pm – 72 hours per fortnight
• Competitive hourly rate and conditions

HammondCare Waratah is currently looking for a Permanent Part Time Afternoon Cook to join our team.

HammondCare has a unique model of care which places the residents needs as our number one priority.

As the afternoon cook your duties will include.

• Supporting the morning cook for the daily production of food.
• Prepare and tray the following days vegetables/desserts/meats.
• Pack away deliveries as needed.
• Complete any food safety documentation required.
• Work as a team with the afternoon staff to keep the environment clean and sanitised.

As a part of the Support Service’s Team, you will support our model of care by delivering high quality services within the MAIN KITCHEN at our Waratah Facility catering for our 232 residents in accordance with the organisational mission and mission in action statement.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Must have experience in cooking and preparing meals including cutting vegetables, following recipes, cooking main meals, baking homemade desserts, cakes, and biscuits for large numbers in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Be flexible and able to commit to a range of shifts including weekends.
• Value teamwork but also be able to work independently and show initiative.
• Have an understanding of The vulnerable persons guidelines for food safety or willingness to learn and incorporate these into your everyday work routine.
• Demonstrated understanding of safe manual handling practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in preparing and cooking bulk meals.
• Be willing to learn required standards in Aged Care for food preparation and safety.

What are the benefits of working with HammondCare?

• Flexible working environment to deliver a healthy work/life balance.
• Gain access to multiple health and fitness facilities at a low fee with Fitness Passport
• Be supported & empowered in your role to really make a difference to our residents.
• A workplace trainer on each site committed to your ongoing training & development.
• Access to not-for-profit salary sacrificing arrangements.

About HammondCare:

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that has been serving families in Australia since 1932. We are an organisation that is led by our values, our passion is improving the quality of care for people in need.

As one of Australia’s most innovative health & aged care providers, we champion life for every person in our care.

Does this sound like you? Apply Now

For more information, please contact segan@hammond.com.au

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, pre-employment medical assessment, complete a NDIS Worker’s Screening check, and must provide evidence of Covid 19 vaccination’s including the Booster.

Our Talent Acquisition team & Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. HammondCare isn’t responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.