Cook
In this aged care residence, you will assist in the preparation and service of fresh cook meals, "custom made" for our residents. Great location!
Summary about this job
Chefs/Cooks
Company: TriCare
Location: Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast
Work type: Casual/Vacation
Salary: Extras: 25% casual loading + penalties for wknds
Phone: +61-2-7136-7651
Fax: +61-3-6231-8991
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Detail information about job Cook. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Seeking flexible person (good at food prep/cooking) to work on casual basis
- Fantastic management support. Broaden your skills - reporting to Chef Manager
- 76 bed aged care facility - perfect! TriCare offers ongoing training.
Established for over 50 years, TriCare is one of Queensland’s largest private owners and managers of retirement communities and aged care residences.
Point Vernon Aged Care Residence, accommodating up to 76 residents and located on the scenic Charlton Esplanade of Hervey Bay, is seeking an experienced, casual Cook.
Working alongside our Chef Manager and Assistant Chef, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of all meals from breakfast to supper, according to our fresh cook meal recipes and high quality, fresh cook standards.
To be the right person, you will be flexible around working hours, working a combination of weekend shifts (attracting penalty rates) and week day shifts. The shift span is between 6 am to 7.30 pm. You will receive 25% casual loading on top of your base hourly rate.
To succeed, you will possess experience, knowledge and skills in the following areas:-
- Experience working in a bulk catering role preferably in an aged/health care environment
- Competent in food preparation and plating
- Ability to step up to undertake the cooking function in the absence of your manager
- Capable of prioritising work within established routines, methods and procedures
- Safe food handling practices and knowledge of HACCP
- Post-meal time cleaning kitchen
- Working well under limited supervision, either individually or in a team
- Possess sound communication and maths skills
- Strong customer service ethos and empathy for the elderly
- A Food Supervisor / hospitality qualification
- Adherence to Work Health and Safety guidelines.
Apply now if you have strong experience and skills to match. If you are the successful candidate you can expect a supportive team environment and an attractive hourly rate.
Join the Point Vernon team - we will encourage your career progression. Follow the SEEK prompts to Apply now, submitting your cover letter and resume to Carole Rowden, Facility Manager.
Or Post: Point Vernon Aged Care Residence, 193 The Esplanade, Point Vernon Qld 4655
Closing Date: Monday, 23 July 2018
A satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate is required according to the Aged Care Act 1997.
Our aged care residences are smoke-free workplaces.