The Royal Children's Hospital

Cook (Casual)

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $84k/yr  •  Kununurra, AU (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

About Juniper:

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.

About the role:

This role primarily involves preparing and cooking high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to our residents' dietary needs. You will also supervise a team of catering staff, ensuring that all meals are prepared with exceptional quality and safety standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about hospitality and dedicated to positively impacting the lives of older adults. Responsibilities may vary based on the operational needs of the facility.

Juniper Gerdewoonem is a small residential home featuring 35 rooms with individualised support through person-centered care approach. The facility has access to various communal areas, including multiple dining rooms, a spacious central activity room, and cozy lounge areas. The home has beautifully landscaped courtyards, gardens, and a fire pit. Gerdewoonem also collaborates with elders and local community members to foster a strong connection to culture and family.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparing and cooking high-quality, nourishing meals for our residents
  • Ensuring adherence to safe food handling and infection control procedures
  • Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment
  • Managing stock control, replenishing, and ordering as needed
  • Complying with Juniper’s Occupational Safety and Health standards
  • Supervising and providing direction to Kitchen Hands

Key Requirements:

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher (essential)
  • Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (essential)
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cook/Chef in large-scale meal production
  • Experience in production environments
  • Basic knowledge of dietary nutrition for elderly residents
  • Ability to manage bulk ordering, purchasing, and stock control
  • Strong budgeting skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Why Join Us:

  • Hourly rate of $41.87 + relevant penalties + super
  • Access to salary packaging options up to $18,550 per annum
  • Health insurance discounts with HBF and Medibank
  • Free onsite parking
  • Access to Juniperks: our online platform for peer recognition, wellness, and retail discounts

How to Apply:

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a supportive team in a rewarding role! Apply online today with your current CV.

We encourage people of all ages and cultures to apply. Shortlisting will begin immediately, so don’t wait!

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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