Cook

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Cook. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Permanent Part Time Position
• Located in Muswellbrook
• Brand New Facility

Calvary Muswellbrook Retirement Community
Permanent Part Time

• Join one of Australia’s leading health, community and aged care providers
• Permanent Part time position
• Excellent salary packaging options available

About the role

The position of cook is responsible for planning and the preparation of meals. This will role will also ensure that food is prepared and presented in accordance with the relevant guidelines and legislation to provide a quality service that meets our resident’s needs 

 

What you bring  

• Experience in bulk cooking and food preparation.
• Knowledge of nutritional requirements.
• Ability to plan menus to meet standards e.g. Food Act and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Ability to order food to meet requirements of menu cycle and keep within budget.
• Understanding of infection control and safety principles.
• Good communication skills and understanding of the needs of elderly people.
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment, e.g. stoves, ovens etc.
• Completion of HACCP Food Safety Program (or willingness to obtain).
• Has a clear understanding of and personal commitment to the Mission, Values and Vision of Calvary Retirement Communities (CRC).

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

 

About Calvary

Calvary is a national Catholic provider of health, community and aged care services operating in six states and territories. Our services include public and private hospital care, acute and sub-acute care, home care services and retirement and aged care services, in both rural and metropolitan areas.  Calvary employs over 11,000 people and has over 1,500 volunteers.

Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on caring for those who are sick, dying and in need.  We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Spirit of Calvary and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.

 

How to join the team

To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please submit an online application.

Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to permanently work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.

Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

 

 

Applications Close: 27/07/2018

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