About Juniper:

At Juniper, we take pride in being one of Western Australia's largest local aged care providers, delivering individualized care that keeps our residents connected to the people, passions, and places they have always cherished. Across the state, we are dedicated to offering exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.

About the role:

This role primarily involves preparing and cooking high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to our residents' dietary needs. You will also supervise a team of catering staff, ensuring that all meals are prepared with exceptional quality and safety standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about hospitality and dedicated to positively impacting the lives of older adults. Responsibilities may vary based on the operational needs of the facility.

Juniper Gerdewoonem is a small residential home featuring 35 rooms with individualized support through person-centered care approach. The facility has access to various communal areas, including multiple dining rooms, a spacious central activity room, and cozy lounge areas. The home has beautifully landscaped courtyards, gardens, and a fire pit. Gerdewoonem also collaborates with elders and local community members to foster a strong connection to culture and family.





Key Responsibilities:

Preparing and cooking high-quality, nourishing meals for our residents

Ensuring adherence to protected food handling and infection control procedures

Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment

Managing stock control, replenishing, and ordering as needed

Complying with Juniper's Occupational Safety and Health standards

Supervising and providing direction to Kitchen Hands

Key Requirements:

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher (essential)

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (essential)

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cook/Chef in large-scale meal production

Experience in production environments

Basic knowledge of dietary nutrition for elderly residents

Ability to manage bulk ordering, purchasing, and stock control

Strong budgeting skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Why Join Us:

Hourly rate of $41.87 + relevant penalties + super

Access to salary packaging options up to $18,550 per annum

Health insurance discounts with HBF and Medibank

Free onsite parking

Access to Juniperks: our online platform for peer recognition, wellness, and retail discounts

We encourage people of all ages and cultures to apply.

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