At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious home-cooked meals for our vibrant community, including desserts and soups.
- Company: Join Warrigal, a caring organisation dedicated to making a difference in aged care.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, salary packaging, gym access, and 24/7 support through LifeWorks.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with opportunities for personal growth and community connection.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by cooking for those who appreciate your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Must have Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and food safety knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 30 - 31 $ per hour.
The opportunity to join our team as a Permanent Part-time Cook at MT Warrigal. In this role, you will have a passion for delivering a variety of home-cooked meals, including desserts, cakes, soups, and sandwiches to our diverse community. You will deliver within all aspects of the catering service at our home including budget control, ordering and storing of food items, and supporting the direction of kitchen staff.
The benefits include:
- Maximise your take-home pay with Not-for-Profit salary packaging - Benefit - Increase your wage
- Subsidised access to your local gym and 200+ more across the country with a Fitness Passport
- 24/7 access to mental, physical, social, and financial support via the LifeWorks app
- Hourly rate: $30.88 + Super + NFP packaging
The requirements are:
- Permanent Part-time position, working 24 hours per week. Must be available to work 0600-1430 on Monday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- You’ll hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or relevant skills.
- Food Safety Certificate.
- You’ll have demonstrated experience in the preparation of fresh bulk cooking.
- You’ll have demonstrated ability to order stock within budget guidelines.
- You’ll have a strong understanding of food service compliance and the requirements within the NSW Food Authority.
- You’ll have demonstrated experience in the Aged Care Industry.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who hold current and unrestricted work rights in Australia. Warrigal is currently not offering visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia at the time of application and throughout the recruitment process.
We proudly acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live, and we honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
At Warrigal, we believe in celebrating diversity and creating a culture of inclusion and support in everything we do. We embrace the unique experiences, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and perspectives of our residents, customers, staff, and volunteers to create a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
If there is a change we can make, so your strengths can shine throughout our recruitment process, please contact us.
If successful, you may be asked to do a medical, National Criminal History Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check, and provide references.
Cook in Mount Warrigal employer: Warrigal
Warrigal is an exceptional employer located in the Illawarra region, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive. With competitive pay, generous salary packaging benefits, and access to wellness programs, we prioritise the well-being of our staff while fostering opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of older Australians, as we challenge ageist thinking and promote dignity and independence in aged care.
