Cook- Weekend Shifts

• Make a difference at one of Australias leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Part time weekend position available in Sandhurst VIC!

About the role

Calvary Sandhurst is currently looking for a Cook to join our team on Permanent Part-Time basis. The cook is responsible for planning and the preparation of meals. This 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 residents needs.

We require a cook to work Saturday and Sunday- 07:00AM-15:00PM .

Your main duties will include:

• Assist with the catering service to meet residents food requirements. This will include food preparation food storage food hygiene distribution and serving meals.
• This position is specialising in modified foods and taking it to the next level.
• Follow written protocols for special dietary requests.
• Assist with the preparation of the menus.
• Work with the food safety plan and legislative guidelines.
• Adhere to infection control manual handling WHS procedures.
• Maintain efficient and open communication.

About you

• Relevant experience within an aged care environment is essential to be considered for this role.
• Mandatory NDIS clearance check or willing to obtain one
• TAFE Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or Certificate Level III in Food Studies (or working towards).
• Experience in bulk cooking and food preparation.
• Knowledge of nutritional requirements.
• 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).

Why work for Calvary

At Calvary our staff matter.

With over 130 years experience and 18000 staff and volunteers we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued drawing on your own strengths identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• 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 we serve the community across Home Virtual and Residential Aged Care Retirement Living and Hospitals one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• 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