Cook / Chef - Part Time
Job No:
S2801
Location:
Anglicare SQ - Symes Grove Residential Aged Care Facility - Taigum, QLD
About the Position
The landscaped gardens of Symes Grove have a number of outdoor recreational areas for activities, entertaining visitors or a sunny walk in the afternoon. The residence is conveniently located close to neighbourhood shops and is on a public transport route.
The community benefits from having an onsite laundry and full commercial kitchen, providing freshly prepared meals served in the dining areas, catering for special dietary needs and meals to mark special occasions or cultural events.
We are currently seeking an experienced Aged Care Chef/Cook to join the team in a part time capacity working 30 hours per fortnight. You may also be required to cover planned and unscheduled leave.
The major responsibility of this role is to prepare, cook and serve nourishing, palatable and attractive in house meals for residents (whether the meals are full, soft, fluid or therapeutic diets) which are consistent with the food service budget.
The Chef/Cook is also responsible for ensuring that the safety and hygiene of kitchen equipment is maintained and adhered to within legislative and Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S) requirements.
About You
An experienced Cook looking for your next challenge within the Aged Care environment, you promote nutritious and delicious meals, and can offer the following skills and experiences:
- Preparation and cooking of nourishing, delicious meals and mid-meals
- A sound knowledge of specialist dietary requirements including textured modified diets
- Proven knowledge of stock control, including purchasing, delivery and storage of food and beverages
- Staff supervision and workload management
- Positive and flexible to resident special requests including birthdays
- Compliance with all Infection Control guidelines and Food Safety requirements
- Ensure menu planning and meals sit within the Food Service budget
Your attitude must reflect your dedication and passion to supporting residents in an Aged Care facility and include:
- Energetic and innovative approach to food and meal planning
- Understanding and caring; awareness of individual needs
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage a diverse team of permanent and casual staff members
- Professional in personal appearance, attitude and expectations
- Collaborative team player who enjoys working with others
You must hold relevant qualifications in Food Service or Commercial Cooking and a current National Police Certificate.
What We Offer
Along with your chance to be part of an exciting, changing and fast-growing industry, you will also enjoy:
- A safe, professional environment with a dedicated team of management and staff who truly care about our residents
- The opportunity to work with one of Queensland’s largest and most respected non-profit organizations
- Consistent and ongoing opportunities to learn, grow and develop skills
- A chance to increase your take home pay with salary packaging options
Show Your Interest
Apply now and be rewarded with a position that directly and positively influences the quality of life for our clients; working with an organization that values your professional contribution and personal well-being.
People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island heritage are strongly encouraged to apply.
To submit an application and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply’ below or visit http://anglicaresq.org.au/career/ and refer to job number S2801
For further information please contact
Sharon Marsden on 07 3623 6901
Applications close Friday 24th March 2017
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.
About Us
Anglicare Southern Queensland is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia network. We provide the support you need for the life you want in partnership with government and other support organisations in response to identified care needs throughout southeast Queensland.
For over 140 years our staff have connected with people on every step of their life path, responding with compassion, creativity, commitment and courage to the needs of the members of our community who require support.
Every day the passionate staff and volunteers of Anglicare Southern Queensland are working to respond to growing community demand for our services. Whether it is providing nursing care and domestic assistance in the home, physiotherapy to enable the return of mobility, emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence, working with foster carers in the care of vulnerable children, a safe caring environment for the elderly, skills training for young unemployed people or parental education and counselling, Anglicare Southern Queensland is here, to offer the best quality support to enable you to live the life that you want.
We also offer a range of specialist services within indigenous, homeless, multicultural and rural and remote communities.
The work of Anglicare Southern Queensland stretches from Cairns to Coolangatta, from Birdsville to Brisbane and reaches out to support to people of all ages with a variety of needs.
Anglicare Southern Queensland has a workforce of over 2500 people in Queensland across residential aged care, community care and a range of social services programs all working towards a happier, healthier community.
Find out more about Anglicare Southern QLD
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