Cook, Casual - Altona Meadows at Estia Health

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management, Meal Tailoring, Nutritional Planning, Communication, Documentation, Diverse Cuisine Preparation, Dietary Requirement Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you. Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 96 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families. Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care. About the Role Helping create a home residents love, you’ll take pride in delivering service standards that are of the highest level. Utilising your exceptional skills and your passion for delivering fresh and wholesome meals, we believe you will fit right in. As Cook you’ll: Work alongside the Chef to assist with kitchen management Tailor meals to meet individual needs and preferences Ensure our residents are provided with healthy, nutritious and delicious meals Support the broader kitchen team to deliver a memorable dining experience You’ll be a real team player who has: A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery Great communication and documentation skills Some experience within a commercial kitchen (Aged care highly regarded) A healthily amount of experience with a broad range of cuisines, dietary requirements in response to social, spiritual & cultural needs of our residents Benefits available: Retail savings with the Blue Light Card Discounted car hire Employee Assistance Program for you and your family Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health Novated leasing for vehicles Workplace banking support ACN membership discounts for nurses Discounted health insurance with nib health Discounted JB HiFi As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centred aged care and services. If this is you, Apply now! Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know. Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided. Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination. If you are interested in a role, please ensure you apply online, as we do not accept emailed resumes. If you are looking for a rewarding career within one of Australia's largest age care providers (and growing), and are passionate about making a difference, then we would love to hear from you. Apply online to one of our current vacancies or if there isn't a suitable role available set up an job alert so you will be notified when a suitable role becomes available. At Estia Health, we're more than just a workplace, we're a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. It you're passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, you've found your home. When you join the Estia Health family, you'll feel it: the warmth in every greeting, the care in every action and the sense of belonging that sets us apart. For our residents and team, this isn't just a place, it's family. Our Family.

Responsibilities

Assist the Chef with kitchen management to provide healthy, nutritious, and delicious meals for residents. Tailor meals to meet individual preferences and support the kitchen team in delivering a high-quality dining experience.