Cook

Working at SwanCare means more than ‘just a job’, we enrich lives for a living and pride ourselves on providing quality care, accommodation, and services to our residents.

About the Role:

We have a permanent part-time opportunity working Monday - Friday in our Main Production Kitchen. In this role you will:

• Maintain a well organised food production and distribution operation ensuring that the needs of the residents, customers, staff, and organisation are met.

• Assist in menu planning, standard recipe development and the dietary needs of the residents and customers.

• Assist the Head Chef with the provision of internal and external catering functions and high-quality food service.

• Efficiently and effectively utilise the human, financial and physical resources available in accordance with budgetary guidlelines.

Why Work For Us?

As the largest single site retirement and aged care community in WA, we are proud of our excellent reputation among our residents, their families, and our staff. You'll see the difference you make every day in the smiles of our residents and our people, and in our collective success. With more than 1000 residents and 700+ staff members, you are guaranteed to be working with a professional community of likeminded people. We will recognise your dedication and achievements, and we will support you with regular training and development, to be the best you can be.  In our recent staff survey, SwanCare scored 85% for Staff Engagement, reflecting our staff's collective commitment to our organisation, their roles and to our clients and residents.

What We Will Offer You:

• Being a not-for-profit organisation, you will have access to attractive salary options, increasing your take home pay!

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• A supportive and collaborative work culture where you feel like home.

• Varied rosters and flexible hours to maintain work-life balance.

• Be part of an award winning reward and recognition program.

• Exceptional on-site services and facilities.

• Discounts on HBF health insurance, on-site gym membership and selected retail providers.

• Free onsite parking.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Key Role Requirements:

• Certificate III or IV in Commerical Cookery.

• Demonstrated 2+ year's experience cooking in a cafe or restaurant setting.

• Permanent working rights within Australia.

• National Police Clearance.

• Effective organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.

• Knowledge of the Health Act 1911 (Food Standards), WHS regulations, Food Hygiene regulations, and Food Safety (HACCP) guidelines.

• Safe use of chemicals and knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all applicable chemicals.

What Happens After I Apply?

We will start the shortlisting and interviewing process straight away so if you are interested in becoming part of the SwanCare team, apply today – we’d love to hear from you!