Cook Churches of Christ, Little Mountain Aged Care Service, Sunshine Coast Permanent, Part-time or Casual Opportunity Imagine a career with Churches of Christ Established in 1930, we are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, providing care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. Employee Benefits: As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated.
The Salary range for this position is currently $26.95 per hour, based on experience. About the role We are currently seeking a positive and dedicated Cook to join our team at Little Mountain Aged Care Service on a Part-time or Casual basis.
As the Cook, you are responsible for preparing meals, undertaking basic cooking duties, and ensuring the kitchen and equipment are maintained in a safe, clean, and tidy manner.
You will prepare and serve high-quality, balanced meals that meet dietary requirements, and ensure food safety and hygiene standards are upheld.
In this role, you will:
Undertake food handling, preparation, and basic cooking duties.Clean and maintain kitchen area, equipment, appliances, utensils, and fixtures in accordance with standard cleaning and infection control processes.Undertake basic record keeping (e.g., number of meals per day, missed meals, fridge/freezer temps maintained).Liaise with the Supervisor and/or suppliers in relation to ordering and stock control.About you To be successful in this role, you will bring prior experience in cooking for large groups, preferably in aged care or healthcare service, and have knowledge of dietary and nutrition standards for older adults.
You will have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders, as well as problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Essential experience and Work availability include: Available to start immediately, working Monday to Friday from 12pm – 5pm, with Aged Care experience preferred.Demonstrated knowledge of commercial food preparation, cooking processes, food hygiene control, and cleaning chemicals used in a kitchen.Minimum one year experience as a commercial cook, working in a hygiene-controlled environment.Pre-requisites: Possess a current National Police Check – or the ability to acquire.Possess a current NDIS Worker Screening Check – or the ability to acquire.Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship, and Safety. To apply To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Ira Jahner on 0427 621 820. We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions. Applications will be assessed as they are received.
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