Join Corumbene - Where Every Door Leads to Wellbeing

About Us

Corumbene is a not-for-profit aged care provider in the beautiful Derwent Valley, 30 minutes north of Hobart CBD. We provide compassionate care in a range of services including community care, nursing, respite, residential services and more. Working for Corumbene is a rewarding and enriching experience where you can make a difference in the lives of our residents and clients.

Corumbene has strong links to the community it supports, providing a range of integrated services that promote healthy aging and well-being within the community. Corumbene has expanded over time and now cares for communities within the Derwent Valley, Central Highlands, Southern Midlands, Greater Hobart and Brighton areas.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Part-time Cook professional to join our team in the Derwent Valley. Working Monday-Sunday as required. Our Cook will oversee the Kitchen and produce meals that cater to residents’ preferences and are tasty, nutritious, well balanced and attractively presented whilst being safe for residents’ individual conditions.

For example

- Manage the preparation, cooking, and delivery of resident meals

- Maintain the hygiene of the kitchen, servery, dining rooms & catering equipment

- Ensure high hygiene levels in all service areas

- Procurement of general supplies

- Use of a range of kitchen equipment

- Maintain resident and organisational privacy & confidentiality at all times

- Contribute ideas to Chef Manager for inclusion on Corumbene’s program of continuous improvement

- Use resources in an effective and economic manner to minimise waste

Essential Skills and Qualifications

- Current National Police Certificate that satisfies the requirements of the Aged Care Act





- Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or equivalent supervisory experience in kitchens

- Working with Vulnerable People Card

- Current Safe Food Handling Certificate

- Knowledge of HACCP and A/NZ food standards

- Effective interpersonal skills

- Excellent presentation and communication skills

- Good time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks whilst maintaining a high level of attention to accuracy and detail

- Sound computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft software suite and ability to support onsite users

- Preparedness to work within the Vision, Purpose and Values of Corumbene Aged Care

- Demonstrated high level of discretion and confidentiality

- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team within a busy customer focused service delivery environment

- High level written and verbal communication with the ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships

- Ensure personal work practices comply with Corumbene`s WHS policies and procedures, and AS/NZS Food Standards Code.

Desirable

- Experience working in the aged care sector

What is on Offer

- Salary packaging options with generous tax-free benefits/salary sacrifice

- Workplace rewards and benefits program

- Professional Development with Training opportunities and growth opportunities

- Parental Leave

- Flexible work arrangements

- Flu Vaccinations

- Employee Assistance Program

Would you like to know more

Click the ‘Apply now’ button and submit your resume or contact *@corumbene.org.au or the HR Team on 62612744 to discuss the position further or obtain a copy of the position description.

Make a difference in your community with Corumbene—where every door leads to well-being.

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