About Us: Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened.To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable.We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference.People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve.If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us!About us: For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable.We began because of people like you, people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference.People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve.Combining our resources and expertise enables us to work even more effectively to meet changing needs as we reach and serve more people at all stages of life.If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us!To find out more please visit: www.anglicare.org.au.About the Role Ensures that the residents are provided with meals at the right time served in accordance with the Anglicare requirements by preparing and serving the meals.Be part of a committed and vibrant team Make a difference and support older people in Roden Cutler Lodge, Gordon.Part time Position casual position The role.Reporting to the Head Chef, you will ensure that nourishing and healthy meals are planned and prepared for clients to a high standard and within budget, adhering to all aspects of health and safety.As Residential Care Cook, your duties will include: Ensures that production and distribution deadlines are met by directing, monitoring, training and coordinating the activities of subordinate staff to carry out all duties in a timely, economical and acceptable manner and in the efficient operation of your designated section.Ensures safe work practices are carried out within the safety, health, hygiene and cleanliness standards set by Anglicare and the relevant health authorities by maintaining Anglicare standards and operating procedures, including HACCP and WHS policies.Contributes to a hygienic work environment by cleaning and sanitising equipment, floors and work areas, removing waste from work areas and surrounds into bins, compacting and strapping cardboard, keeping the waste disposal area and bins in an orderly, hygienic and clean manner and utilising and maintaining a clean chemical storage area.Contributes to the maintenance of optimum food quality by checking ingredients, monitoring preparation, handling, cooking and storage procedures, and making suggestions aimed at improving food quality, work practices, procedures, and cleanliness standards.Contributes to the effectiveness of the whole team by leading and working in a cooperative way, participating in staff rotation into other sections, providing on-the-job training for section staff, reporting in a timely manner any safety, production and personnel issues to the Head Chef.Contributes to the development of the safety culture by keeping their workplace safe, clean and tidy, complying with site safety rules, reporting hazards, incidents, near misses and injuries to their supervisor, participating in workplace consultation activities and actively participating in any other safety activities as prescribed in the WHSIMS.Contributes to an understanding and respectful work environment and work practices, by valuing all people and giving rightful consideration of people's cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's first people.Ensures Anglicare's Christian values and desired culture are maintained by working in accordance with Anglicare's values and ensuring these among staff under the control of the position.Also promote and communicate Anglicare's values to staff.Ensures professional, aligned and capable leadership to the team in line with the organisation's Christian vision, mission, values and strategy, be a role model of the values, select capable and aligned staff, communicate and model the vision, strategy and organisational requirements to staff for a comprehensive understanding by staff.Ensures supervision and engagement with staff to build effective team relations, set expectations, praise and recognise good work constantly, develop staff in their roles and careers and build on their strengths, provide regular feedback on performance, and take timely corrective action to address unacceptable performance or conduct.Qualifications and Experience Workplace Health and Hygiene Qualifications Minimum 2 years food industry experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills What we offer.A passionate and supportive team.People who join our team deliver through their skills and experience but, above all, they live and breathe our values.Service oriented.We are a dynamic and collaborative team focused on providing dynamic and engaging marketing solutions, while at the same time lifting brand strategy across our business.We offer benefits which include tax-free salary packaging, rewards and recognition program, and development programs.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Please note that successful completion of background checks and NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance may be required as part of the employment process for this role.Anglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened.Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse.We are a forward-thinking organisation who focus on continuous improvement, we encourage innovation and have a great team who put our residents first.If this role sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application.Application Close Date: November 17, 2024