About Seasons Living
Seasons Living is a privately owned Retirement Living and Aged Care provider. We have various locations across Queensland, with a vision to grow our business. We are passionate about putting the customer at the heart of business decisions and we value the importance of quality of life at any age. At Seasons Living we deliver senior living at its best, in a safe, vibrant, and caring community.
About the Role
Seasons is looking for an enthusiastic and capable Cook on part-time basis, to support the kitchens within our Sinnamon Park community. Flexible hours available and some weekend shifts required.
Core Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver menus planned by the Chef in advance, with cost controls in place.
- Assist in implementing and monitoring all food production to ensure presentation, quality product and service standards are upheld.
- Prepare, cook, and serve food according to dietary, nutritional, and cultural needs.
- Support Chef to maintain, monitor and record all Food Safety Program requirements.
- Train staff as required in the correct use of kitchen equipment, standards and procedures to ensure safe food handling.
- Efficiently order food and equipment supplies.
- Ensure compliance with the relevant food and catering preparation regulations.
- Assist with cleaning/kitchen housekeeping duties as may be required.
- Follow and implement diet and care plan directives.
Top Skills
- Proven experience with volume cooking (hotels, healthcare etc.) or similar environments.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
- Good computer and technology skills (laptops, smartphones, tablets etc.).
- Maintain a positive and motivated work ethic in the kitchen.
- Empathy and understanding of the needs of residents’ and their families.
Requirements
- Availability to work weekends.
- Tertiary qualification in hospitality and/or equivalent relevant experience in a role.
- Food handler certificate.
- 2yrs+ experience in commercial kitchen, preferably within an aged care environment.
- Unrestricted Australian working rights.
- Current Police check.