Cook

at  BallyCara Limited

INTRODUCTION:

BallyCara is an established charitable organisation that offers a wellness-focused lifestyle for our clients to facilitate independent living, health, and happiness.
At BallyCara, you will belong to a welcoming and inclusive community where your individual strengths and interests are embraced and are the key driver to everything that we create together. We will empower you with flexibility, autonomy and coaching to allow you to make a meaningful difference, whilst supporting you in your career and personal journey.

We inspire healthy and happy living through our SONA® (Happiness) values and enhance our employee’s wellness through the following employee benefits:

• Emotional Wellness: Enhance your happiness. Enjoy a wellness day off each year to take on your birthday, for your family, or just for you because you are worth it.
• Physical Wellness: Improve your health and wellbeing with a fitness allowance for remedial massage, outdoor wellness gear, yoga, pilates, swimming, or gym plus access to an online fitness portal LIFT Fitness!
• Professional Wellness: Enhance your career with two days of paid study leave combined with yearly study assistance!
• Financial Wellness: Access not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550, receive 17.5% annual leave loading, and up to $1,892 per annum in financial discounts from our TELUS Health EAP and wellbeing portal!

DESCRIPTION:

BallyCara is looking for an experience, skilled and flexible Cook to join our catering team at our Scarborough site, providing delicious meals for our residents.
This role is ideal for someone available to cover casual shifts throughout the week, including weekends and public holidays, with kitchen operational hours between 6:00am and 2:30pm.
The successful candidate will report to the Catering Manager and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of food services while adhering to food hygiene regulations. Efficiency and food handling are essential in this dynamic kitchen environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will be a proactive team player with previous experience as a Cook in the Aged Care industry.
At BallyCara, safety is a top priority, and adherence to our workplace health and safety procedures is essential. You should be comfortable working independently and managing physically demanding tasks.

• Food and beverage preparation
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and service areas
• Perform tasks efficiently and on time
• Adhere to food hygiene and Occupational Health & Safety procedures
• Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, residents, and customers
• Adhere to dietary requirements, including allergies and texture-modified foods
• Fast and efficient service with a focus on quality