Cook - Aged Care-Casual Shifts
Location: Calvary – Ryde
Employment type: Casual
Closing on: Dec ******
Position Description
We are looking for a casual Cook to join our team in Ryde, NSW for casual shifts.
Working with Calvary Aged Care, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for our residents.
You will work closely with our kitchen team to ensure that our residents receive meals that meet their dietary needs and preferences, while also adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
Your main duties will include:
Assist the head chef to plan, prepare, and cook meals for residents, taking into consideration their dietary requirements and preferences.
Collaborate with the kitchen team to create menus that are both nutritious and appealing.
Ensure all meals are prepared and served in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, following food safety and hygiene protocols.
About You
TAFE Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or Certificate Level III in Food Studies (or working towards)
Experience in bulk cooking and food preparation
Ability to plan menus to meet standards e.g. Food Act and Occupational Health and Safety.
Ability to order food to meet requirements of menu cycle and keep within budget
Understanding of infection control and safety principles
Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment, e.g. stoves, ovens etc.
Completion of HLTFSE001 – Follow Basic Food Safety Practices or willingness to obtain
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart.
Care from the heart.
If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
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