Cook
Job No:
S3791
Location:
Anglicare SQ - Community Aged & Disability - South Coast, QLD
About the Position
Anglicare’s Southport Respite Centre is a purpose build centre that provides facilities for aged clients and clients with a disability to attend activities in a safe and controlled environment - both indoors and outdoors. We recognise that one size does not fit all, and working together is the key to great outcomes, so our non-clinical lifestyle programs are designed to support individual needs, incorporating the principles of social inclusion, choice and control, empowerment and independence.
We are currently seeking a full time Cook, with experience in the Aged Care or Community sectors, to prepare, cook and serve nourishing, palatable and attractive meals for our respite centre clients which are consistent with the food service budget. The role is also responsible for ensuring that the safety and hygiene of kitchen area and equipment is maintained and adhered to within legislative and Workplace Health & Safety requirements. The role is Monday - Friday during business hours.
About You
An experienced Cook looking for your next challenge, you promote nutritious and delicious meals, and can offer the following attributes, skills and experiences:
- Preparation and cooking of nourishing, tasty meals and mid-meals
- A sound understanding of specialist dietary requirements including textured modified diets
- Ensuring menu planning and meals sit within the Food Service budget
- Proven knowledge of stock control, including purchasing, delivery and storage of food and beverages
- Positive and flexible attitude toward client’s special requests including birthdays
- Compliance with all Infection Control guidelines and Food Safety requirements
- 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
You must hold relevant qualifications in Food Service or Commercial Cooking (minimum Certificate IV) and a current National Police Certificate. Completion of (or willingness to obtain) HLTFSE001, HLTFSE005 and HLTFSE007 Food Safety units is preferred.
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 supportive and inclusive respite centre in Southport
- Full time hours and an increase in take home pay with 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 S3791
For further information please contact
Mandy Smith on 1300 610 610
Applications close Friday 1st February 2019
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.
Our Vision, Mission and Values