Are you looking for a job that brings daily fulfillment and purpose? Join us in the aged care field, where your dedication will help seniors maintain their independence and enjoy their later years to the fullest.
About Respect:
Respect Aged Care upholds a set of core values, including respect, care, teamwork, courage, integrity, innovation, and excellence. We are dedicated to cultivating a supportive and respectful work environment, and we take pride in our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and personalised care to our residents and their families.
Currently, we are in search of an experienced Cook to join our catering department at our Hudson House home in Cooma, New South Wales. The Cook will operate under the guidance of the Chef Supervisor, responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving nourishing, appetizing, and visually appealing in-house meals for residents, all of which align with the guidelines of the Food Safety Program.
Day-to-day preparation, provision and presentation of an excellent standard of food and drink, ensuring that all meals are well accepted by the residents.Provision of special dietary requirements of individual residents; as specified by the dietician, speech therapist or clinical care team to ensure all nutritional and hydration needs are met.Ensure items of stock required are reported to the Chef Supervisor for ordering.Documenting, communicating, implementing, delivering and monitoring of the Food Safety Program (FSP) in partnership with the Chef Supervisor.Support all catering staff to ensure a clean and non-cluttered work environment is maintained and to regularly promote safe work practices.Plan and carry out his/her daily workload in an organised and professional manner; with or without supervision, as per the required duties on that day.Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.Essential: Food Handling Course.A certificate relevant to the role (e.g. Certificate III Hospitality – Commercial Cookery).Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).Desirable: Experience in residential aged care.Experience in Hospitality.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with the day-to-day preparation, provision and presentation of an excellent standard of food and drink, ensuring that all meals are well accepted by the residents.Assist with the provision of special dietary requirements of individual residents; as specified by the dietician, speech therapist or clinical care team to ensure all nutritional and hydration needs are met.Ensure items of stock required are reported to the Chef Supervisor for ordering.Documenting, communicating, implementing, delivering and monitoring of the Food Safety Program (FSP) in partnership with the Chef Supervisor.Support all catering staff to ensure a clean and non-cluttered work environment is maintained and to regularly promote safe work practices.Plan and carry out his/her daily workload in an organised and professional manner; with or without supervision, as per the required duties on that day.Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry. What we can offer you: Competitive salary and entitlements.Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.Relocation assistance (if not located in Cooma).Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.Learning, development, and growth opportunities.Discounted private health insurance.Our purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.
Our Values: Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care - Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork - Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage - Do the right thing, even when it's difficult
Integrity - Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation - Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence - Drive quality to continuously improve.
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