Cook

Permanent Part time position

20 hours per week

Cook

We are on the look-out for our next Cook As a Hospital Cook at Yarrawonga Health, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the provision of well-balanced, healthy, and appetising meals for patients and staff. The successful candidate will collaborate with our dietary and nutrition team to create menus that align with the dietary needs and restrictions of patients while adhering to high-quality culinary standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Preparation:

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, ensuring they meet quality and safety standards;
• Provision of high-quality meals to residents, patience, visitors and staff of Yarrawonga Hospital.

Service:

• Monitor food production to minimize waste and ensure cost-effectiveness;
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen, adhering to health and safety regulations;
• Monitor food production to minimize waste and ensure cost-effectiveness;
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen, adhering to health and safety regulations;
• Ensure all food handling is in accordance with food handling specification and national regulations.

Stock Management:

• Collaborate with procurement to ensure the availability of fresh and high-quality ingredients.

Collaboration:

• Coordinate with the nutrition team to accommodate special dietary needs and restrictions;
• Work closely with all Yarrawonga Health staff and management to ensure smooth and efficient operations;
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate tasks and fulfill customer requests;
• Active participation in menu reviews for Yarrawonga Health;
• Active participation in Yarrawonga Health Food Safety Program.

Qualifications:

• Current Food Handling Certificate Certificate.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Minimum 2 years proven experience as a cook, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting;
• Knowledge of nutritional requirements, dietary restrictions, and food allergies;
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent communication and leadership skills;
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a kitchen setting.

Desirable:

• Additional certificates in Allergens and Dietary requirements.

About Us:

Will you join us? Yarrawonga Health is progressive and innovative health service. With your skills and experience, you will deliver safe, reliable and responsive patient care. Better yet, it is also a great career move as you join a thriving organisation guided by its mission to provide and improve sustainable health and education services for our communities in partnership with them.

Situated on the heart of the Murray River, Yarrawonga Health provides acute, surgical, community and aged care support for the region. We're only a few hours from Melbourne and you'll be enjoying all the region has to offer - from wineries and snow fields to water and boating activities on the Murray River, you'll never be bored

More Information:

For more information regarding the role contact: Jane McMahon, Support Services Manager via email Jane.McMahon@yh.org.au

All employment with Yarrawonga Health is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Victorian 'Employee' Working with Children's Check.

YH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and follows Equal Employment Opportunity Principles. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

All healthcare workers are required to have mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and evidence of vaccination will be required prior to commencement.

Application Process:

All applications are to be submitted via Yarrawonga Health's website Yarrawonga Health Careers.

Please submit your application including a cover letter, resume, and responses to the key selection criteria found in the position description.

Please refer to the attached position description for full details of the role.

Applications close midnight Sunday 28th April 2024.

*Interviews may be conducted prior to closing date.