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Casual contract position leading to permanency for the right experienced person
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Competitive pay rates commensurate to experience
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Embrace a fulfilling journey with us at a distinguished Nursing Home
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Narrogin Cottage Homes is one of the largest providers of residential and community housing services in the Southern Wheatbelt.
We currently are seeking a Cook / Kitchen Domestic to join our team in a casual position. Applicants must be prepared to work all shifts, including weekends. The role has the potential to lead in to a permanent position for the right person.
This position plays an essential role in providing catering services to the residents within Narrogin Cottage Homes (NCH). The primary purpose is to provide a high standard of catering services to the residents with NCH and performs food practice in accordance with all associated food, health and safety regulations in addition to the policies and procedures of NCH.
The role of Cook ensures that at all times, catering services provided to residents within the facility are carried out in a manner that supports their health, wellbeing and dietary requirements.
Catering and Food Service Duties:- Prepare, cook, and present daily meals as instructed.
- Serve meals and refreshments to residents in a friendly, timely, and appropriate manner.
- Liaise with residents to determine food preferences and requests.
- Undertake general food preparation and catering support tasks.
- Operate commercial dishwasher and perform dishwashing duties.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas
- Adhere to IDDSI principles for food texture and fluid consistency.
Compliance and Safety:- Follow food safety standards and HACCP principles.
- Comply with food catering and preparation regulations (Food Safety Plan).
- Maintain infection control protocols and environmental health & safety regulations.
- Ensure a safe working environment and report WHS issues as required.
- Maintain accurate cleaning and temperature records.
- Stay updated on relevant legislation and regulatory obligations.
Resident Support Duties:- Provide nutritional support including assistance with feeding.
- Assist with minor care tasks and daily living activities as directed.
- Support senior staff in gathering resident assessment information for care planning.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Cook, preferably supported by a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. Knowledge of catering within the aged care sector, along with a strong understanding of industry-specific policies and general catering procedures, is highly desirable. A current National Police Clearance is required, or applicants must be willing to obtain one promptly.
Additional essential skills:- General understanding of infection control principles in a catering environment.
- Well-developed time management skills.
- Demonstrated personal values of empathy with the aged, integrity, justice, respect, compassion and excellence to elderly people particularly those with dementia.
- Good English written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently when unsupervised.
- Excellent personal standards of presentation and personal hygiene.
- Ability to establish rapport with residents, suppliers and co-workers.
Competitive pay rates commensurate to experience will be offered to successful applicant.
If you feel like you would be a good fit for the team please APPLY NOW!
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