Cook

Cook - Permanent Part-Time Aged Care

About the role
 
We are looking for a part time Assistant Chef or Cook to join our team in Calvary Haydon  located in Deakin, ACT. Working with Calvary Aged Care, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for our residents. You will work closely with our kitchen team to ensure that our residents receive meals that meet their dietary needs and preferences, while also adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
 
Your main duties will include:

• Preparing daily meals and beverages that meet individual needs of each resident including special dietary requirements, allergies and culturally specific requirements
• Under the direction of the Chef Manager/Chef, monitor and suggest actions to continuously improve food service
• Assume responsibility for the effective running of the kitchen in the absence of Cook/Chef Manager including supervising the team to ensure effective outcomes
• Document resident’s requirements and any changes that may occur for each resident on shift as required
• Report food safety hazards/non-compliances to the Home Manager/ Chef Manager or Chef

About you

• TAFE Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or Certificate Level III in Food Studies (or working towards)
• Experience in bulk cooking and food preparation
• 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
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment, e.g. stoves, ovens etc.
• Completion of (HLTFSE001 – Follow Basic Food Safety Practices) or willingness to obtain

 
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 may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening