Job Description

Gallipoli Health Services Limited – Auburn NSW

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Gallipoli Home is seeking an experienced and compassionate cook to join our team and play an important role in supporting the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of our residents.

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As a cook, you will be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious, and appealing meals in accordance with the standard resident menu and individual dietary needs. You will work as part of a supportive team while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, infection control and workplace health and safety.

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Gallipoli Home is seeking an experienced and compassionate cook to join our team and play an key role in supporting the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of our residents.

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As a cook, you will be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious, and appealing meals in accordance with the standard resident menu and individual dietary needs. You will work as part of a supportive team while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, infection control and workplace health and safety.

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About the Role

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Preparing and cooking a variety of meals, including meats, poultry, fish, cakes, pastries and sweets, in accordance with the resident menu.
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- Ensuring meals are fresh, nutritious, attractively presented and meet the needs of residents.
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- Maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards and complying with the organisation's food safety program.
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- Completing all required food safety and hygiene training and maintaining current knowledge and competency.
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- Maintaining appropriate documentation and providing information required for food safety audits.
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- Following safe manual handling and infection prevention and control practices.
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- Completing relevant documentation and reports accurately and within required timeframes.
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- Participating in quality improvement activities to support the ongoing improvement of services.
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- Working respectfully and collaboratively with residents, families, colleagues and supervisors.
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About You

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We are looking for someone who:

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- Has a caring, respectful and compassionate approach to working with residents, families and team members.
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- Has excellent time management and organisational skills.
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- Demonstrates strong customer service and communication skills.
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- Is approachable, kind and able to build positive relationships.
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- Can identify and solve problems effectively.
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- Can work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing positively to a team.
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- Is able to take direction from supervisors and work cooperatively with others.
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- Is committed to maintaining professional knowledge, training and qualifications.
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- Understands and follows Work Health & Safety, infection control and food safety requirements.
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- Can manage the physical, mental and emotional demands of the role.
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Essential Criteria

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- Relevant cooking qualification and experience in a similar environment as a Cook, or equivalent experience.
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- Evidence of previous training in food safety and hygiene.
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- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
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- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and take direction from a supervisor.
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- Willingness and availability to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
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Mandatory Checks

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Successful applicants will be required to provide:

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- NDIS Worker Screening Check
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- Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination – 3 doses
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- Current influenza vaccination
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Join Our Team

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If you are an experienced Cook who takes pride in preparing quality meals and enjoys making a positive difference in the lives of others, we would love to hear from you.

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