About Juniper
At Juniper, we take pride in being one of Western Australia's largest local aged care providers, delivering individualized care that keeps our residents connected to the people, passions, and places they have always cherished. Across the state, we are dedicated to offering exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.
About the role and where you will be working
Our residential care team at Juniper Bethshan are currently looking for an experienced Cook to join our Catering team on a permanent part‐time basis.
Located in a peaceful environment in Katanning, Wagin with 26 rooms, the small residential aged care home has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Residents can freely personalise their rooms to make them feel just right. A compassionate and respectful team of staff support residents to continue pursuing their own interests, backed by individualised clinical care.
This role primarily involves preparing and cooking high‐quality, nutritious meals tailored to our residents' dietary needs. You will also supervise a team of catering staff, ensuring that all meals are prepared with exceptional quality and safety standards. Responsibilities may vary based on the operational needs of the facility.
This is a permanent part‐time contract working two days a week.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing and cooking high‐quality, nourishing meals for our residents
* Ensuring adherence to safe food handling and infection control procedures
* Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment
* Managing stock control, replenishing and ordering as needed
* Complying with Juniper's Occupational Safety and Health standardsi>
* Supervising and providing direction to Kitchen Hands
Key Requirements
* Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher
* Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
* Minimum two years of experience as a Cook/Chef in large‐scale meal production
* Experience in production environments
* Basic knowledge of dietary nutrition for elderly residents
* Ability to manage bulk ordering, purchasing, and stock control
* Strong budgeting skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Why Join Us
* Hourly rate of $40.65 plus relevant penalties and super
* Access to salary‐packaging options of up to $18,550 per annum
* Health insurance discounts with HBF and Medibank
* Free onsite parking
* Access to Juniperks: our online platform for peer recognition, wellness, and retail discounts
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