Bolton Clarke is Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.
About the Opportunity
As a Cook, you will provide quality food services to residents and provide kitchen and food preparation support to our Head Chef.
Duties include but not limited to:
* Taking direction from the Chef
* Ensure delicious, well-balanced and nutritional meals are planned, prepared and presented to meet the needs of our residents
* Assist with general food preparation, kitchen duties and stock control
* Purchase and order stock and equipment
* Ensuring all food is prepared, cooked and served in accordance with legislation
About You
To be successful, you'll need:
* Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
* Demonstrated minimum 2 years experience in a commercial kitchen within aged care/healthcare
* Bulk cooking experience highly desirable
* Experience with texture modified food advantageous
* Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and co-workers
Please Note: Successful applicants must complete a National Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Check
Benefits
Our culture is both supportive and collaborative, where you can make your role your own. In return you'll get:
• A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career.
• Salary packaging & tax benefits up to $15,900 tax free & additional $2,650 entertainment
• Up to 10 weeks parental paid leave, 1 additional public holiday per year nominated by Bolton Clarke, up to 2 days a year infectious illness leave
• Free seasonal flu vaccinations
• A range of employee discounts and benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities.
• Mental Health Programs (EAP).
Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents' individual needs. Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance.