Description:
About Us:
People Who Care is a not for profit organisation with over 44 years of service. We partner to provide support to older people, those with a disability or people who are facing a social crisis.
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated Cook (Social Support Group) to oversee the preparation and delivery of nutritious meals for our clients attending Leisure Centre activities. This role involves general kitchen operations, maintaining high hygiene standards, and working closely with volunteers and support staff to ensure excellent service.
Part time role, working 8am – 1pm (Every 2nd Tuesday and Wednesday) + special event days.
Base hourly pay rate: $32.67 per hour + Salary packaging
Key Responsibilities:
- Kitchen Operations: Prepare and serve high-quality meals, ensuring dietary requirements are met for clients with allergies, dietary restrictions, and religious beliefs.
- Menu Planning: Collaborate with the Service Coordinator to plan a well-balanced, healthy menu, staying within budget and ensuring food orders are made on time.
- Customer Service: Build positive relationships with clients, ensuring their individual needs and preferences are met respectfully and professionally.
- Quality & Compliance: Adhere strictly to food safety and hygiene regulations, maintain cleaning schedules, and conduct necessary audits.
- Health and Safety: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of yourself, colleagues, volunteers, and clients by following all health and safety policies and procedures.
Essential Criteria:
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or similar), Current First Aid certification.
- Experience: Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within an aged care or healthcare environment.
- Knowledge: Sound understanding of food safety legislation, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), and Infection Control procedures.
- Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with people from diverse bacgrounds and needs.
- Special Requirements: National Criminal History Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check
Desirable:
- Experience within kitchen operations in a community care, aged care, or healthcare setting.
- Ability to adapt to changing work rosters and priorities.
- Familiarity with dietary requirements specific to health, cultural, or religious needs.
Why Join Us?
- Make a Difference: You’ll be supporting individuals in the community and making a tangible impact on their lives.
- Training & Support: We provide ongoing professional development and training to help you succeed in your role.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive hourly rates and benefits. Salary packaging available to reduce tax.
How to Apply:
Applications should include a resume and preferably a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please apply directly by clicking on the Apply button and following the prompts.
Recruitment action will likely commence as suitable candidates apply.
People Who Care is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to achieving a diverse workforce from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and/or people living with a disability.