Description:
About ARRCS
Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider who deliver services including Residential Care, Community Care, School Nutrition and Early Learning Childhood programs throughout the Northern Territory.
Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways in delivering care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives.
About the role
ARRCS are committed to Alice Springs Region and have the following upcoming vacancies across our services from August 2025 with opportunities of 1 - 4 years.
Old Timers Nursing Home & Flynn Lodge
Cook - 05 x Permanent Full Time Vacancy
Hetti Perkins Home for the Aged
Cook - 05 x Permanent Full Time Vacancy
($30.44 per hour base rate + penalties + super)
76 hours per Fortnight
This role would ideally suit a skilled cook who enjoys working in a multi-functional kitchen and likes to place a ‘personal’ touch on their meal design and preparation. As an aged care facility, we have multiple dietary requirements and permanent residents, therefore, you will be a cook who enjoys preparing a range of healthy options to provide variety for the residents in our care.
To work in our industry you must have/be willing to obtain the following;
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or a similar discipline (preferred)
Demonstrated prior experience working in a commercial kitchen and development of menus’ and working with multiple dietary requirements.
Extensive knowledge of health and safety legislation in response to food preparation, food handling and storage.
Current National Police Check (dated within 3 Months)
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Annual Influenza vaccination
Covid 19 Vaccinations (Preferred)
First Aid Certificate
Availability to work across a 24/7 Roster to meet operational needs
NT Drivers' License
About our benefits and perks
As ARRCS is a Not for Profit organisation, we have great benefits including;
CBB Salary Packaging - Tax-free money to pay debts such as Rent & Mortgage
17.5% leave loading
Up to 6 weeks annual leave
Wellness & Employee Support Services
Ongoing training and development opportunities
For more information please contact recruitment via people@arrcs.org.au