COOK – Aged Care Home - Coorparoo, QLD
Kogan People Solutions are working to assist our client who operates a highly regarded residential aged care home in Coorparoo, Queensland. Our client is committed to providing the best aged care, support and wellbeing services to their residents so they can enjoy quality of life.
This well-established aged care home opened in 2019 and is backed by the expertise and experience of a management team with over 30 years combined involvement within the industry. Our client’s purpose is to provide residents with quality care, companionship and support, whether that be through residential, respite or palliative care.
Our client is now seeking a new Cook to join their team. A top salary negotiable in the range of $70k to $80k plus superannuation per annum is on offer and the role is full time and ongoing, requiring rotating shifts across the week and weekend.
Responsibilities of our Cook will include:
· High standard meals preparation and quality control (checks of raw materials, temperature controls).
· Ensure compliance of the HACCP system regarding food handling procedures.
· Portion and plate foods in accord with company policy and procedures.
· Hygienic food storage in refrigerators.
· Training of kitchen staff and apprentices as required.
About you:
· You have a passion for cooking – you want to produce the finest.
· You have a well organised working style – able to cheerfully meet demanding work requirements.
· You can work independently, and as part of a team, and have an excellent communication style.
· You have a passion for the hospitality industry and are up to date on techniques and food trends.
· You have an unwavering commitment to flavour and presentation of the highest quality.
To be successfully considered for the role you:
· Possess relevant trade qualifications (either AQF Certificate III plus 2 years’ work experience, or AQF Certificate IV) or agreed substitute.
· Have at least 2 years relevant work experience since earning your qualifications.
· Are available across the working week, including weekends.
· Offer proven ability to prioritise, set goals and have the determination to achieve them.
· Possess a thorough understanding of food safety and HACCP.
· Have experience working in an aged care home (preferable).
· You must have unrestricted full time Australian working rights.
Applications:
This is an ideal opportunity for a Cook seeking their next worthy and valuable role. Please apply to the recruiters through this site and ensure you attach an updated resume.
Please note we will only be able to notify shortlisted applicants.
KOGAN PEOPLE SOLUTIONS - Recruitment Excellence
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Physical Setting:

• Residential aged care facility

Shift:

• Rotating roster

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Kindly note the working rights requirement. Are you an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident? If not, please advise how you meet the working rights thresholds mentioned in our listing. For example, your visa details which entitle to your permanent working rights, Thank you!

Education:

• Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Experience:

• cooking: 2 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person