Cook / Chef
Job No:
S3402
Location:
Anglicare SQ - EM Tooth Residential Aged Care Facility - Manly, QLD
About the Position
The idyllic Brisbane seaside suburb of Manly is home to the Edwin Marsden Tooth Memorial Residential Aged Care home and a series of modern, bungalow-style independent living units known as Lota Court. The large landscaped grounds also house the heritage listed Georgian-style Lota House. EM Tooth provides excellent 24 hour nursing and care assistance for the elderly, with special accommodation and recreational amenities also available for those with dementia.
We are currently seeking an experienced Aged Care Chef/Cook to prepare, cook and serve nourishing, palatable and attractive in house meals for residents (whether the meals are full, soft, fluid or therapeutic diets) which are consistent with the food service budget. The role is also responsible for ensuring that the safety and hygiene of kitchen equipment is maintained and adhered to within legislative and Workplace Health & Safety requirements. This is a casual role, covering both planned and unscheduled leave and will include some weekend shifts so flexibility is essential.
About You
An experienced Cook looking for your next challenge within the Aged Care environment, you promote nutritious and delicious meals, and can offer the following skills and experiences:
- Preparation and cooking of nourishing, tasty meals and mid-meals
- A sound knowledge of specialist dietary requirements including textured modified diets
- Proven knowledge of stock control, including purchasing, delivery and storage of food and beverages
- Staff supervision and workload management
- Positive and flexible attitude towards resident's special requests, including birthdays
- Compliance with all Infection Control guidelines and Food Safety requirements
- Ensuring menu planning and meals sit within the Food Service budget
Your attitude must reflect your dedication and passion to supporting residents in an Aged Care facility and include:
- Energetic and innovative approach to food and meal planning
- Understanding and caring; awareness of individual needs
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage a diverse team of permanent and casual staff members
- Professional in personal appearance, attitude and expectations
- Collaborative team player who enjoys working with others
- Willing and able to work a 7-day rotating roster, which includes weekends and public holidays
You must hold relevant qualifications in Food Service or Commercial Cooking and a current National Police Certificate.
What We Offer
Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and progressive human resources management strategies, and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:
- A chance to work close to home, and make a difference within your local community
- Gaining experience in a family-focused Aged Care facility, under a supportive manager
- Casual hours for work and life balance, and full PBI salary packaging options
- Consistent and ongoing opportunities to learn, grow and develop skills
Show Your Interest
Apply now and be rewarded with a position that directly and positively influences the quality of life for our clients; working within an organisation that values your professional contribution and personal well-being.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health issues. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.
JOB NUMBER S3402
For further information please contact
Glenda Philips on 07 3396 1564
Applications close Sunday 6th May 2018
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.
About Us
Every day the passionate staff and volunteers of Anglicare Southern Queensland are working to respond to growing community demand for our services. For over 140 years our staff have connected with people on every step of their life path, responding with compassion, creativity, commitment and courage to the needs of the members of our community who require support.
Whether it is providing nursing care and domestic assistance in the home, physiotherapy to enable the return of mobility, emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence, working with foster carers in the care of vulnerable children, a safe caring environment for the elderly, skills training for young unemployed people or parental education and counselling, Anglicare is here, to offer the best quality support to enable you to live the life that you want.
Anglicare has a workforce of over 2500 people in Queensland across residential aged care, community care and a range of social services programs and is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia network. We provide the support in partnership with government and other support organisations in response to identified care needs throughout Southeast Queensland.
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