We are looking for a Chef/Cook to join our team at Melrose lodge in Pendle Hill. A great opportunity exists, with availability required for someone to perform cooking and kitchen duties.
We are seeking people to provide a high standard of quality care to facility residents, by providing and maintaining a high standard of cooking and food service within the facility.
- Experienced in bulk cooking, preferably in an aged care or healthcare setting
- Knowledge and experience in working to the compliance of the Food Safety Standards to HACCP level
- Strong time management and communication skills
- Understanding of residents rights, person-centred care and dignity of risk
- Ability to manage change efficiently and effectively
- Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & Outlook)
- Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery/Hospitality
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- Understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and Special Dietary needs
- Experience in Aged Care desirable
- Current First Aid Certificate desirable
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player who is highly motivated
- Availability to work weekend shifts
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Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality Residential Aged Care, Home Care, and Retirement Services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.
The successful applicant is required to meet the following criteria:
Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening and confirmation of the applicant’s right to work in Australia.
Interested
Simply click on the ‘apply now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact the UPA Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.
To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Talent Team at recruitment@upa.org.au.
