TRADE COOK

ARCARE MALVERN EAST, VIC

Ref: #15813

Permanent Part Time/Casual positions available with an immediate start - must be flexible to work weekends

Weekend penalty rates

Family friendly hours

Join an enthusiastic team at Arcare Malvern East

Arcare Malvern East’s Kitchen is seeking experienced trade cooks to join their pool of staff.

Positions are available in a casual and permanent part time capacity, with the kitchen operating Monday to Sunday and working hours of 07:00 - 15:00.

• Please indicate in your CV what type of work you are looking for, and the shifts you are interested in.

The ideal candidates will be comfortable in a kitchen environment with daily tasks ranging from cooking adhering to standard recipes, portioning, stock rotation, recipe assembly, cleaning and a variety of kitchen duties

ABOUT ARCARE:

With our first aged care residence constructed in 1997, Arcare has become one of the most innovative aged care providers in Australia. We currently have 35 residences throughout Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

Beyond the luxurious surroundings, our residents are supported by our innovative relationship-focused approach to celebrating and supporting old age. This approach is driven by our Arcare values; Relationships, Uniqueness, Partnerships and Flexibility.

The value of relationships in all of our stakeholders’ lives led to the development of our Dedicated Staff Assignment model, an approach which completely transforms the way that care and support are provided.

Our internationally renowned Dedicated Staff Assignment sees staff working with the same small number of residents every day. This continuity allows for deep and trusting relationships to develop between residents, employees and families; and this is what makes Arcare a recognised leader in resident care globally.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Demonstrate competency within your role to deliver optimum care including; menu planning, food storage, ordering of food products and supplies, food delivery and waste disposal.

Assisting with food preparation in all areas of the kitchen following standard recipes and correct techniques.

Maintaining cleanliness standards of the kitchen.

Meeting all HACCP standards including completing required administrative tasks.

Working at times with specialized equipment.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Relevant industry training - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery & Food Handling Certificate

Previous experience working in a residential aged care residence or environment with complex diets.

The ability to work in a fast paced and hands on environment.

Experience in hotels and banquet environments.

Knowledge of food safety practices ACCP and OHS

The ability to adhere to the Arcare policies and procedures at all times

To apply online, visit our Arcare website www.arcare.com.au .

Applications close 4 April 2018

Arcare Malvern East is a smoke free site. All applicants are required to undergo a National Police Record Check.

Selection Criteria

Essential: Previous experience working in a residential aged care residence or environment with complex diets

Essential: Knowledge of food safety practices, HACCP and OHS

Essential: The ability to work in a fast paced and hands on environment

Essential: Relevant Industry Training – Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and Food Handling Certificate

Essential: Five Star Customer Service

Contact Person

Belinda Italiano

Contact Number

Closing Date

04/04/2018