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 Secure 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.
Required Skill Profession
Supervisors Of Food Preparation And Serving Workers