About Juniper:
At Juniper we are proud to be one of Western Australia's biggest local aged care providers, championing individualised care that keeps our customers connected to the people, passions and places they have always loved. Right across the state, we are committed to exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.
We're looking for a dedicated and skilled Chef to join our team at Juniper Korumup in Albany in a permanent, fixed-term position covering parental leave.
In this role, you'll be responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to meet the dietary needs of our residents. Working alongside a supportive team of catering staff, you'll ensure all food service operations align with Juniper's policies and procedures, maintaining the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and meal presentation.
If you're passionate about food and committed to making a positive impact in aged care, we'd love to welcome you to our kitchen.
What's on offer:
* Attractive remuneration $43.68 per hour, plus 12% superannuation
* Non-profit values driven Western Australian aged care provider
* All employees have access to Juniperks an online platform that unlocks exclusive retail discounts, employee perks, wellness initiatives and peer acknowledgement
* Salary Packaging up to $18,550 per annum tax free
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and cook food
* Clean cooking areas and equipment
* Maintain safe food hygiene practices
* Manage resources – includes ordering and stock control
* Manage staff – supervision and delegation as required
* Ensure compliance with Occupational, Safety and Health requirements
* Act in accordance with the continuous improvement of the facility, engaging with residents and attendance at facility based resident meetings
Key requirements:
* Trade certificate / Cert 3 or equivalent qualification - desired
* Experience in commercial cooking environment and/or aged care catering - essential
* Current knowledge of Food Safe Plus practices and Hygiene standards, quality system requirements & the principles of relevant aged & resident care legislation
* Knowledge of dietary nutrition for the aged
* Understanding of infection control
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
How to apply:
To be considered for this position please submit your application online including a CV or contact Recruiter Angel, on to discuss further.