About the HomeBupa Waratah is a modern care home set in the quiet residential suburb of Waratah, Newcastle. You will be close to the local community with Waratah village shopping centre, parks including Blackbutt reserve, Newcastle Harbour and local beaches. It consists of 109 beds, with a variety of care units. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.Benefits of BupaSupportive, collaborative, and caring team cultureContinual learning and development opportunitiesFlexible working shifts and arrangementsInternal transfers across our care homesAbout the RoleAs a Cook at one of our care homes you will provide well-presented and nutritious meals in a home-like environment. Your passion for food along with your person-first approach will make a real difference to the life of our residents.DutiesPlan and prepare well balanced and nutritious meals for our residentsLiaise with residents, families, and the care team to ensure residents' dietary, individual and cultural needs are metSupport the efficient functioning of kitchen and catering servicesComply with all infection control and food safety proceduresPerform administrative duties related to the kitchen operation such as stock taking and food quality assessmentSkills and ExperiencePrevious experience in the preparation and delivery of meals within a similar environmentCertificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is preferred but not essentialExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsThe ability to solve problems independentlyHow to ApplyClick Apply to be taken to our online application process. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete pre-employment checks.To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website: Bupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or life stage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.