What's in it for you?
* Competitive Hourly Rate (experience dependent) + Salary Packaging + 12% Superannuation
* Permanent Role - Stability
* Not for Profit Salary Packaging options of up to $15,900 Tax Free, plus $2,650 Meals & Entertainment Card
* Enjoy online + in store discounts with Blue Light Card Australia
* Paid Overtime
* 17.5% Leave Loading
* Onsite Parking
* An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)for you and your immediate family.
* Onsite & Online career development and programs
* Flexibility - Range of shifts available to suit your lifestyle
* Award-winning culture programs
* Be a hero - be part of a rewarding not-for-profit organisation
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Cook passionate about a person-centered approach to care, to join our Catering Team on a full-time basis. We are ideally looking for someone who is able to work full time on a permanent basis, although for the right candidate flexibility is on offer.
Reporting to the Head Chef, the cook provides a nutritious, appetising, and varied menu for residents that enhance their quality of life. This menu is nutritionally sound, is aligned to residents' individual medical and other needs and preferences, the Aged Care Quality standards, and regulatory requirements, and is delivered within budget.
Who we are
Yackandandah Health is proudly part of the Apollo Care Alliance, an innovative national organisation with a unique vision to support not-for-profit aged care communities.
At Yackandandah Health, we aim to provide the highest quality Care to our residents. At the heart of our offering is a deep commitment to a client first approach, maintaining safety and quality in everything we do, and promoting working together to achieve together, by using our resources wisely.
What you will doThe Cook is responsible for ensuring:
* Manage all aspects of the kitchen section, including training, leading and inspiring the Kitchen team to ensure a highly-skilled, well-organised and motivated team.
* Ensure food safety standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques are established, monitored and maintained to meet current Food Concept guidelines
* Delivery of food is executed in a timely manner
* Undertake ordering of stock for all kitchen areas needs, ensuring orders across sections are condensed to reduce excessive stock, and par stock levels are maintained
Who are you and what will you bring?
* At least 1-2 years experience as a Cook/Chef in a residential aged care setting
* Hold and maintain NDIS Workers Check (or willing to obtain)
* Completed Food Safety Supervisor Course
* Excellent communication skills (written, verbal & interpersonal)
* Qualification in hospitality desirable
* Please note - Covid Vaccinations are NO longer a requirement
Interested? We would love to hear from youTo apply for this role, please submit your resume by selecting the apply now button. We look forward to reviewing your applicationFor more information, please visit our website: or email