Cook

Permanent Part-Time Role 

We are currently seeking an experienced cook for a permanent part-time position. The ideal candidate will be flexible and available to work both breakfast and day shifts.

Aegis Aged Care provides a modern working environment. It is this environment and your passion for providing quality meals that are key to delivering our Residents a high standard of living and care. Aegis has over 40 years of experience in successfully running 29 Facilities, as one of the largest privately owned Aged Care providers, in Western Australia. That means we can offer job security and stability. We are also able to offer job progression, and flexibility.

About the Facility 

Central to the residential area of Hamilton Hill, Aegis Carrington offers a host of well-appointed amenities including a hydro spa, library, café, alfresco courtyard dining, quality furnishings and lounge areas where residents and guests can mingle in a relaxed and social atmosphere.

Aegis Carrington offers premium accommodation in the latest of Care Facility designs to complement a vibrant community in caring for the elderly. This location ensures that a large variety of shopping and service options including restaurants and theatres in nearby Fremantle. Many 'day trip' venues are located close-by, providing a wonderful variety of choice for that special outing.

A working day will involve:

• Organising kitchen staff in the preparation and serving of meals.
• Preparing resident’s meals according to dietary plans and menus developed.
• Managing receipt of stores, and food storage according to the relevant regulations.
• Ensuring correct food handling techniques are always observed.

About the Role

As Cook you are a valuable member of the team working under direction and support of the Chef Manager.

A working day will involve:

• Organising kitchen staff in the preparation and serving of meals.
• Preparing resident’s meals according to dietary plans and menus developed.
• Managing receipt of stores, and food storage according to the relevant regulations.
• Ensuring correct food handling techniques are always observed.

About You

You should ideally be an empathetic person who:

• Enjoys working with the elderly.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is able to supervise, organise and guide staff, to deliver high quality catering outcomes.
• Has availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts over weekdays and weekends.
• Can communicate effectively both verbally and written.

You should possess the following:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• Experience in food preparation and cooking for large number of people.
• Aged Care experience (highly regarded).
• A high level of food safety knowledge.
• Full Australian working rights and able to pass national police clearance.

Aegis Provides

• Paid orientation program.
• Competitive rate of pay.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for development and career growth.

How to Apply

Please click the "Apply" button if you meet the criteria and want to further your skill set as part of a diverse team of staff dedicated to the care of our elderly.