Description:
The Role
We have an exciting and fast paced opportunity to join the Infinite Aged Care team in the role of Cook at our Edge Hill Orchards facility. Reporting to the Facility Manager and our Regional Chef Manager, the Cook is responsible for providing a quality catering service which meets our resident’s needs, including the supervision, preparation and participation in cooking and baking. The Cook is an integral member of the team responsible for providing leadership and first line supervision to kitchen staff. This responsibility includes the allocation of duties to kitchen staff.
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Key Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of preparation in minimizing nutritional losses and avoiding bacterial hazards.
- Ensure the day-to-day purchase, delivery, storage, preparation, cooking, service and presentation of food and drink for residents is completed within prescribed standards and preferences.
- Respond positively to special occasion requests e.g., birthdays and events.
- Ensure all aspects of the kitchen are thoroughly cleaned before and after food preparation.
- Always looking to improve services, to ensure our residents receive meals of the highest quality.
This role is a physical role whereby you will do a lot of bending, squatting, lifting and pushing items to carry out your daily tasks safely. It is important you can perform these tasks without risk of injury to yourself, your colleagues and our residents.
Who are you?
- Have a Certificate III or higher in Commercial Cookery.
- Food Safety Supervisors certificate - desirable.
- Commitment to attend safety specific training and upskilling sessions paid by the company.
- Willingness to come up with safety ideas that improve awareness, hazard reduction and incident reporting.
- Hold a resident-centric mindset which flows through to all aspects of your work.
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Ability to learn and desire to continuously develop as a result from feedback provided by residents and managers.
- Previous experience in Aged Care or the Health sector will be an advantage.
Benefits - Why work for us?
- Fitness Passport, exercise and wellbeing discounted activities.
- Career growth opportunities within a strong mentoring team culture.
- Access to in-house and online training programs - FREE to all employees.
- Supportive, positive team environment with a strong caring work ethic.
- Companywide safety-first workplaces for our residents, families and staff.
- Positive wellbeing, fun and engaging team / shift activities.
- Access to family friendly benefits like our EAP and Flare (employee discounts).
- Work-Rite Micro professional development FREE to all employees.
- Enjoy Discounted Health Insurance with Australian Unity.
Who are we?
Infinite Aged Care is a rapidly growing leader in residential aged care with over 30 years of experience. We have facilities in Queensland, NSW, and South Australia. We offer our employees the opportunity to broaden their skills and achieve their potential. Residential Care Services Locations | Aged Care Facilities | Infinite Care (infin8care.com.au)
Come join us and play your part in Making Aged Care Great!!
NOTE: To be successful in this position you will be required to complete pre-employment checks. You will also need to hold a current NDIS clearance and/or be happy to apply ( How to apply | NDIS ). Part of your application will be providing proof of age e.g. driver's license or age card (Passport will not be accepted). If you don’t have this, you will need to apply via the state-based Department of Transport websites.