Weekend Cook- Aged Care

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment.
• Located in Carrum Downs

• Prepare and oversee the preparation of daily meals for residents that meet their special dietary requirements eg; texture modified, allergen compliant, culturally relevant.
• Ensure the menu is adhered to and residents receive meals of choice.
• Ensure all meals prepared and served are fresh, well presented, appetising and aromatic.
• Acting as a point of contact for all Food Handlers in the business, as well as food safety authorities in the absence of the Chef Manager

• Significant experience in a similar role in the residential care or health care sectors.
• Knowledge of the various legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to the catering service within the residential care sector.
• Working knowledge of menu planning, ordering, managing stock levels, IDDSI, staff supervision and allergen management.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (minimum)
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• Diploma of Hospitality
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Health Care Competencies)
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers. You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening.