About Curtin Heritage LivingCurtin Heritage Living is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that has been providing a range of services to older members of the western suburbs for over 40 years. About the roleWe are looking for a Cook/Chef to join our team on a casual basis with the possibility of future permanency. What you will be doingManage site-based catering services that result in the provision of a predominantly fresh-cook meal service at the site.Prepare meals in accordance with the menu plans and resident care plans. Liaise with residents and representatives, clinical staff and dieticians to develop menus and individual meal plans. Work as a team to deliver consistent, resident-focused catering services. Communicate with other team members in a positive manner. Supervise, mentor and educate catering and care staff on matters relating to food preparation, storage and serving. Ensure compliance with all laws, legislation, regulatory frameworks, quality standards, policy, processes and work instructions.  Ensure the appropriate use of organisational resources with appropriate staffing, portion control, supplier engagement and stock control. Ensure the accurate and timely completion of catering policy, procedures, HACCP guidelines and kitchen records. Who we're looking forCertificate III in Hospitality Commercial cooking (or equivalent). Experience working in a fresh-cooked food preparation environment.Demonstrated aptitude to help improve the lives of older people.Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.Reliable and positive work ethic.Attention to personal appearance.National Police Clearance (current to within three-years).Working rights.Basic computer skills.Desirable:Experience working in aged care, community services or disability services.Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to adapt work priorities and meet deadlines depending on the needs of the resident.Benefits and perksSalary packaging, up to $15,700 tax freeDiscounted private health care ratesFree uniform 

Casual Chef/Cook

  • Onsite parking and close public transport
  • Beautiful location and beautiful gardens
  • Salary packaging and discounted health benefits

About Curtin Heritage Living

Curtin Heritage Living is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that has been providing a range of services to older members of the western suburbs for over 40 years. 

About the role

We are looking for a Cook/Chef to join our team on a casual basis with the possibility of future permanency. 

What you will be doing

  • Manage site-based catering services that result in the provision of a predominantly fresh-cook meal service at the site.
  • Prepare meals in accordance with the menu plans and resident care plans. 
  • Liaise with residents and representatives, clinical staff and dieticians to develop menus and individual meal plans. 
  • Work as a team to deliver consistent, resident-focused catering services. 
  • Communicate with other team members in a positive manner. 
  • Supervise, mentor and educate catering and care staff on matters relating to food preparation, storage and serving. 
  • Ensure compliance with all laws, legislation, regulatory frameworks, quality standards, policy, processes and work instructions.  
  • Ensure the appropriate use of organisational resources with appropriate staffing, portion control, supplier engagement and stock control. 
  • Ensure the accurate and timely completion of catering policy, procedures, HACCP guidelines and kitchen records. 

Who we're looking for

  • Certificate III in Hospitality Commercial cooking (or equivalent). 
  • Experience working in a fresh-cooked food preparation environment.
  • Demonstrated aptitude to help improve the lives of older people.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
  • Reliable and positive work ethic.
  • Attention to personal appearance.
  • National Police Clearance (current to within three-years).
  • Working rights.
  • Basic computer skills.

Desirable:

  • Experience working in aged care, community services or disability services.
  • Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to adapt work priorities and meet deadlines depending on the needs of the resident.

Benefits and perks

  • Salary packaging, up to $15,700 tax free
  • Discounted private health care rates
  • Free uniform 

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.