The Role
As a Cook at Levande North Lakes Retirement Resort, you will have the opportunity to create delicious meals and foster meaningful connections with our residents.
* Skilled in Nutritious Meal Preparation: Confident in preparing a variety of balanced, appetising meals that support the wellbeing of our residents.
* Team Player in the Kitchen: Able to work efficiently with others to prepare and deliver high-quality meals in a timely and organised way.
* Food Safety Focused: Strong understanding of food hygiene practices and HACCP standards and allergy awareness with a commitment to maintaining a safe and clean kitchen environment.
* Input and Initiative: Help the catering department grow with input in both menus and operations.
* Friendly and Approachable: Builds rapport easily with both colleagues and residents through warm, respectful interactions.
* Organised and Reliable: Keeps the kitchen running smoothly by staying calm under pressure, following standard recipes, and maintaining attention to detail.
Your Impact
* Warm and Approachable: You build strong relationships with residents and team members through exceptional service and a welcoming presence.
* Culinary Expertise: You're confident in bulk cooking following standard recipes, with strong foundational techniques and a passion for producing high-quality meals.
* Keeps it Clean & Organised: Maintains a spotless, efficient kitchen that runs smoothly and meets compliance standards.
* Champions Safety: Knowledgeable in HACCP standards, food safety and resident allergies with a keen awareness of allergies and dietary needs.
* Setting the Standard: The ability to maintain the standard set out by the Catering Supervisor.
Why You'll Love This Role
* Bring Your Passion to the Plate: Show off your culinary skills by creating a variety of nutritious, flavour-packed meals that make a real difference in residents' daily lives.
* Lead with Impact: Take pride in guiding a supportive kitchen team, delivering high-quality meals that genuinely enhance wellbeing and comfort.
* Work with Purpose: Be part of something meaningful—your meals don't just nourish; they contribute to the health, happiness, and quality of life of the residents.
* Feel Truly Valued: Build strong, personal connections with residents—your friendly service and heartfelt cooking will be appreciated every day.
* Potential for Growth: Forward-thinking and ever-growing company with the potential for growth.
What's in it for you?
* We Shine Savings: Unlock savings across all industries and top brands.
* Grandparents Leave: Cherish special moments with your grandchildren.
* EAP (Employee Assistance Program): Confidential support for you and your family.
* Continuing Education Assistance: Invest in your growth with paid study leave.
* Go 1 Learning Library: Access over 100,000 on-demand learning solutions.
* We Shine Recognition: Feel appreciated with peer-to-peer and manager-to-team recognition.
* We Connect: Love where you work? Refer a friend and reap the rewards.
Working with us
Our mission, 'To enrich lives and communities,' is more than a statement—it's a commitment to excellence, compassion, and growth that guides everything we do. By joining us as a Cook, you're not just filling a role; you're stepping into a world of purpose, passion, and potential. Here, your contributions will directly impact the well-being of our residents and help shape the future of our communities.