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Cook
Job No:
JPR1746
Location:
Martin
What's on offer:
- Competitive rate of pay $38.32 per hour.
- Access to salary packaging options of $18,550 per annum
- Not for profit tax savings and benefits of up to $18,550 per annum
- Juniperks rewards and loyalty program
- Free onsite parking
We are currently looking for a suitably experienced Aged Care Cook to work at Juniper Hayloft aged care facility, located in Martin.
The purpose of this role is to prepare and cook high quality, nutritious meals to meet our residents’ special dietary requirements. You will be responsible for supervising a team of catering staff, making sure that the quality of meals is maintained at a high standard.
To join our team, you will need to be keen to contribute to a positive, welcoming environment that enhances the lives of others.
This is a part time position. The successful applicant would be available to work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:00am - 13:30pm
There is the ability to also cover planned and unplanned leave within Juniper*
Please reach out to Prem in Recruitment 61195600
Key Responsibilities of this role:.
- Preparing and cooking high quality, nourishing meals for our residents
- Monitoring all practices within the catering centre to ensure safe food handling and infection control procedures are being adhered to
- Ensure all areas of the kitchen are cleaned to the highest standards
- Stock control management, replenishing and ordering stock as required
- Compliancy with Juniper’s Occupational, Safety and Health requirements
- Provide supervision and direction to kitchenhands
The Skills, Knowledge and Experience required:
- Trade certification or experience in a commercial cooking environment (essential)
- Basic knowledge of dietary nutrition for the aged is preferred
- Ability to manage bulk ordering, purchasing, and stock control of food
- Competent in using Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal and interpersonal skills
- Empathy for elderly residents
Juniper is a leading provider of care, accommodation and support services for older Western Australians. We are a values driven, community benefit organisation that excels in social enterprise for the benefit of all people. Our response to increasing need encompasses a strong presence throughout metropolitan Perth and in the Kimberley, Mid-West, Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions, giving us one of the largest care footprints in Australia. We believe in celebrating life, and strive to add value to the communities in which we operate, where our staff and volunteers work to deliver our Vision and Mission.
People of all ages and cultures are encouraged to apply. Juniper may commence the recruitment process prior to the advertised closing date.