Description:
Looking to take the next step in your career? Join our enthusiastic team at Woodford Manor Aged Care as a Cook on a Part Time Basis.
Why you will love working for us:
Fun and Supportive Environment: We believe that a fun workplace is a thriving workplace. Our culture is infused with a sense of joy and camaraderie, where you'll find opportunities to connect, enjoy your work, and share meaningful moments with your colleagues and residents. We create an environment where fun is not just allowed but encouraged.
Respect is at the heart of everything we do: We honour the individuality and uniqueness of both our residents and our team members. Our culture is built on a foundation of respect for privacy, choices, and diverse backgrounds, ensuring everyone feels valued and empowered.
Growth and development: We prioritize your continuous learning and development. Woodford Manor Aged Care have qualified for the Maggie Bear Mentorship program for 2 years, providing our cooks with high-quality on-the-job skill development.
What you will be doing:
Our Cook will be responsible for ensuring the preparation and delivery of quality restaurant style, food service that meets the nutritional needs of our residents.
Your role will include, but not be limited to, the following tasks:
- Assisting the Head Chef to ensure that front of house employees perform effectively and provide high quality waiting service for the residents.
- Preparing over 80 covers per sitting
- Ensure that the food produced is as per the set menu and according to individual resident’s dietary/specialised nutritional requirements and or known food allergens and tolerances.
- Comply with company policy and HACCP Food Safety Standards including wearing of designated PPE when preparing and serving food.
- Ensure that HACCP critical control points are reviewed at set times of the day. Any non-compliance is immediately reported to the Head Chef and Facility Manager and is immediately rectified.
- Assist Head Chef to coordinate the catering staffing requirements in line with the agreed budget to ensure an effective food service delivery to residents.
- In consultation with the Head Chef contribute to the development of the food safety.
- Ensure that all food safety audits/documentation is correctly completed and recorded as per the required schedule.
What we're looking for:
The successful applicant will have the following experience and qualifications:
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
- Experience in Aged Care setting advantageous.
- Sound knowledge and experience with HACCP and Food Safety implementation and review.
- Demonstrated experience and proven skills in a similar role in the aged care sector or broader hospitality industry preferred.
- Sound working knowledge of food texture modification and dietary requirements.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
A Little About Us:
Our facility, is a modern and stylish aged care home, located just 25 minutes from Caboolture. We provide quality care and an engaging lifestyle within a secure and welcoming community. Our residents are cared for by our dedicated team to ensure they receive the care they need to enjoy life.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Please don’t miss your opportunity to be part of our team!