SUMMARY OF THE ROLE: Mercy Place Dandenong is a contemporary 120 bed home known for its warm, family feel. We provide a safe and respectful home for people of all cultures and religions, and value the uniqueness of each of our residents. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care in a compassionate and nurturing environment. As part of our commitment to excellence, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Cook to join our team.You will be reporting to the Catering and Housekeeping Manager and will be working with a dedicated team of catering staff where you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality catering service to our residents, hold a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and cohesively with the team to assist in providing quality food for our culturally diverse community of residents. ABOUT YOU: Require suitably qualified cooks to provide nutritious meal options to our residentsReporting to the Catering and Housekeeping Manager you will ensure meals are prepared according to individual resident dietary requirements and served according to internal guidelinesQualifications as a Cook (Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery)Experience in a commercial kitchen and Aged Care is desirable but not essentialAbility to operate in a team environment and during peak periodAn understanding that producing nutritious meals is an important part of home life for residents (and their families) Desire to make a difference and impact the lives of our residents by providing good meal preparation and technique Ability to take direction from Catering Manager. Time Management Skills An understanding of and commitment to quality improvement. Ability to adapt to different routines of the Catering Department. Sound knowledge of HACCP and Food Policy and Regulations About Us: Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA. What We Offer: Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on: Caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their familiesEncouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and alliesProtecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglectTaking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainableOffering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other servicesAccess to Fitness Passport, a discounted, membership-based health and fitness program available for Mercy Health staff & their families What You Will Need: Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health's policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).Employment with Mercy Health is subject to satisfactory background checks which can include Police Record Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process, please contact us on the details below.
