At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare delicious meals for patients, staff, and events while ensuring kitchen safety.
- Company: Colac Area Health, a community-focused health service in a stunning location.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Join a diverse team making a real difference in the community's health and wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification in cooking and experience in bulk cooking required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 $ per year.
About Us
Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community.
- Nursing/Midwifery
- Aged Care
- Medical
- Community Services
- Corporate Services
- Support Services
About the role
Parental Leave Replacement until 12 December 2027, 75 hours per fortnight. Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.
Preparation of patient, resident, staff and external client meals as well as meals for meetings and other functions. Ensuring the kitchen, supplies and equipment are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition in accordance with relevant regulations.
What’s required?
- Appropriate training in cooking either by apprenticeship, commercial cooking program or trade qualification/s.
- Demonstrated proficiency in bulk cooking.
- Effective communication and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work without active supervision.
- Knowledge of the Food Act 1984 and Victoria’s legislative and regulatory mechanisms to ensure food safety.
- Understanding of the principles of food safety and infection control.
- Current employee Working With Children Check required for the duration of employment.
- Satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check.
Benefits working with us
- Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
- Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
- Active Social Club
- Extensive professional development and continuing education
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
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