About the role
We have new opportunities for experienced Cook/s to join our team in within the Northern Territory including Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Mutitjulu, Katherine, Docker River and Nhulunbuy. These busy and rewarding roles are offered on a permanent, full-time basis and is at a salary of $33.22 - $33.72 / hour gross base dependent on qualifications and experience.
This role would ideally suit a skilled Cook who enjoys working in a multi-functional kitchen. You will be required to prepare and serve meals in a timely manner according to standardised recipes and dietary requirements as advised by the Clinical Team. Monitor and maintain quality standards in menu planning and food preparation and assist to ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, infection control, and quality standards
This opportunity will suit a committed and hard-working candidate who has both a sharp eye for detail but, most importantly wishes to work with staff to ensure all possible is in place for the safety of our residents.
You will be versatile with your availability and shifts will include weekends. You will be comfortable working autonomously and be self-motivated.
Benefits of working for us
ARRCS is the largest Aged Care Provider in the NT - your career can take you all over the NT including Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine or if you relocate interstate ARRCS are a pathway to Uniting Care QLD:
- Delegated annual pay rises in accordance with our current Enterprise Agreement.
- Salary Packaging through CBB.
- Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning Platform.
- Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support.
Skills & experience
To be considered for this role, you must submit a resume identifying the following skills and experience:
- Certificate III Commercial Cookery
- Hold a current First Aid Certificate (within 3 years) and CPR (within 12 months).
- Prior experience working as a Cook.
- Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision.
- Presents as a caring and supportive person who enjoys working within the Aged Care industry.
About ARRCS
Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provide services including Residential Care and Home Care in the Northern Territory and South Australia.
Our Vision is to passionately pursue new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River to APY Lands in South Australia with a purpose to genuinely connect with the communities we serve and enable our clients to live with pride and dignity.
ARRCS Mandatory Compliance - Please note, this is not required at time of application, however, if successful in the role, must be obtained prior to commencement:
- A National Police Check dated or lodged within 3 months of commencement.
- Current year Influenza Vaccination.
- NDIS Workers Screening Check.
- First Aid Certificate and CPR.
Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures.
If you would like more information on this role, please refer to the attached position description or contact the Talent Acquisition team via people@arrcs.org.au or phone 08 8982 5200.
Join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in!
📌 Cook - Aged Care
🏢 ARRCS
📍 Alice Springs