1. Superannuation + Salary packaging
2. Part time - Tuesday and Sunday 0630-1430 Wednesday to Friday 1000-1800
3. Join a progressive & supportive team
Want to be the one to make a positive impact in the lives of older people every day. Then Royal Freemasons is for you! Experience the rewards of making a difference in older people’s lives by showing compassion and care.
The opportunity
The Royal Freemasons community is looking for experienced and motivated Cook to join our team at Coppin Centre Residential Aged Care Facility in Melbourne/St Kilda.
The Cook is responsible for the safe provision of quality food and beverage services to our residents, ensuring the individual nutritional requirements and preferences of each resident are met.
Qualifications
4. Trade certificate or Diploma in Cookery
5. Ideally previous experience within an Aged Care or Health environment (6 months)
6. Food Handling Certificate
Key responsibilities include
7. Ability to support and work within a team environment
8. Ability to complete tasks by using time management skills
9. Customer service with focus to all clients and employees with whom you interact
10. Knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards, and how it relates to your role
11. Knowledge of dementia in an aged care sitting
12. Meal preparation
13. Food handling and storage
14. Food ordering
15. Chemical management (ensure safe storage of chemicals and knowledge of type of use of all kitchen chemicals)
Key Requirements
It is a mandatory requirement when working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Clearance or National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Clearance, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of this role.
All Aged Care workers must be vaccinated against Covid-19 (3 vaccines) and are encouraged to receive the Flu-Vaccine, all successful applicants will be required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to commencement
Benefits
16. More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
17. Confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program
18. Free onsite parking
Why work for Royal Freemasons?
We are an established and highly regarded Not-for-Profit provider of Aged Care Services across the Residential, Home Care and Retirement Living sectors. We offer salary packaging and a comprehensive employee benefits scheme. With locations across greater Melbourne our staff benefit from great learning and career prospects, fantastic resources and enjoy an envied reputation for excellence in care.