Cook

at  Calvary

Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Full Time position located in Brighton - Pay rate is dependent on Enterprise Agreement and experience - $28- $29 per hour + super
About the role
The Cook supports the home in the planning and preparation of all meals to ensure the individual needs residents are being met and ensures that each resident is offered choice. The Cook ensures all meals are prepared in line with care plans, nutritional guidelines, Calvary National Choice Menu, Calvary National Dining and Nutrition Guide and relevant legislation. The position of Cook is part of an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework supporting the resident to live their best life.

Prepare daily meals and beverages that meet individual needs of each resident including special dietary requirements, allergies and culturally specific requirements
Support service delivery under the direction of the Home Manager/Chef Manager or Chef
Under the direction of the Chef Manager/Chef, monitor and suggest actions to continuously improve food service.
Accountable for ensuring residents IDDSI, special dietary requirements, allergies and culturally specific meals are catered for
Ensure environmental service standards are met and maintained, and the residents living environment is safe and maintained to a high standard of cleanliness
Ensuring that all duties are worked in accordance with the National Food Safety Program at all times including completing food safety records and the prevention of cross contamination.
Serve nutritious meals in well-presented manner and at the appropriate temperature
Assume responsibility for the effective running of the kitchen in the absence of Cook/Chef Manager including supervising the team to ensure effective outcomes
About you
Knowledge of IDDSI and nutritional guidelines.
Ability to cook meals in line with planned menus
Completion of (HLTFSE001 – Follow Basic Food Safety Practices) or willingness to obtain
Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
Ability to operate standard domestic and industrial kitchen equipment
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.