The Company
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.
The Location
Rosebrook, a 91 bed residential aged care facility is located at the base of Arthurs Seat in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula. It's a beautiful home with a great team.
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
• Current COVID & Annual Flu Vaccination (Mandatory)
Please Note: Successful applicants must complete a National Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Check
We'll bring:
* We aim to create a warm, welcoming and caring work environment.
* Salary packaging options and tax benefits
* We strive to be a friendly and compassionate team ensuring that you feel valued and appreciated.
* We fully recognise that the work you perform each day makes a real difference to the lives of our residents their families and staff.
* Range of shifts available. Monday - Sunday across all shifts.
If this role is calling your name, then we'd love to hear from you.
Successful applicants must complete a National Police Check, provide proof of Flu & COVID-19 Vaccination and possibly complete a NDIS Worker Screen.
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.