About Us:
At Juniper, we take pride in being one of Western Australia's largest local aged care providers, delivering individualized care that keeps our residents connected to the people, passions, and places they have always cherished. Across the state, we are dedicated to offering exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.
We are currently seeking an experienced Cook to join our team at Juniper Bethshan in Katanning on a permanent part-time basis.
This role involves two shifts per fortnight, working Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. There is also the opportunity to cover sick and annual leave when needed.
Your Role:
The primary focus of this role is to prepare and cook high-quality, nutritious meals that meet our residents' dietary requirements. You will also supervise a team of catering staff, ensuring that all meals are prepared to a high standard of quality and safety.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for hospitality who enjoys making a positive impact on the lives of older people. The responsibilities may vary depending on the operational needs of the facility.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Preparing and cooking high-quality, nourishing meals for our residents
2. Ensuring adherence to safe food handling and infection control procedures
3. Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment
4. Managing stock control, replenishing, and ordering as needed
5. Complying with Juniper’s Occupational Safety and Health standards
6. Supervising and providing direction to Kitchen Hands
Key Requirements:
7. Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher
8. Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
9. Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cook/Chef in large-scale meal production
10. Experience in production environments
11. Basic knowledge of dietary nutrition for elderly residents
12. Ability to manage bulk ordering, purchasing, and stock control
13. Strong budgeting skills
14. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
15. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Why Join Us:
16. Health insurance discounts with HBF and Medibank
17. Free onsite parking
18. Access to Juniperks: our online platform for peer recognition, wellness, and retail discounts
To apply, please follow the steps outlined below.
For inquiries about this role or other job opportunities, please reach out to Emma in recruitment at 6119 6210.
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