About the Opportunity:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cook/Food Services Assistant to join our innovative team at St Vincent’s Care Services Southport.

In this role you will bring your strong cooking skills and passion for your profession to create our residents a fine dining experience that is second to none! Delivering multi courses, elegant dishes and planning a variety of menus this is your opportunity to show your creative flair whilst working alongside a highly experienced team in a dynamic setting which is redefining the expectations of aged care.

Southport lies in the heart of the central business district of the Gold Coast. Residents of St Vincent’s Care Services Southport enjoy our close proximity to waterfront parklands, shops, restaurants, entertainment, medical facilities, public transport, and the local bowls and RSL clubs.

What’s on your CV is important, but what’s in your heart matters more.

Because at St Vincent’s, kindness works for us.

Things that work for us:

• Trade qualification in Commercial cooking (preferred), current Food Handler Certificate
• Proven experience with volume cooking such as hotels, healthcare and/or similar environments
• Excellent knowledge related to all facets of Food Services which includes but not limited to chill production and planning dining service
• Ability to lead day-to-day production with the assistance of the kitchenhands and accept responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen
• Understanding of and compliance with food safety hygiene standards
• High level of customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Ability to follow directives as per care plan
• Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.

Things that work for you:

• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• No cost uniforms and training
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation

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