Cook

 

Casual Position

 

About Aegis

 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 

Located in the heart of the Claremont community, Aegis Alfred Carson provides quality care and services for up to 90 residents in a modern and homely living environment. Alfred Carson utilize state-of-the-art equipment providing Residents with quality care and easier working conditions for our staff. 

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.