About Us Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively. The Location Welcome to Caboolture’s heart of aged care. Supporting the local Caboolture community for over 70 years and designed with greater needs in mind, Fernhill maintains the highest standards of safety, governance and oversight while providing residents with truly considered, contemporary aged care. The Job Prepare ingredients for cooking where applicable. Prepare food items that don’t require cooking, for example preparation of sandwiches and salads. Engage in a variety of trade level activities such as cooking, baking, butchering, pastry cooking and/or setting up of an on-site kitchen. Reheat food as required to prepare meals, Freeze and preserve foods, where appropriate. Portion, present and serve food and beverages to customers. Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements. Use and maintain all kitchen equipment in an appropriate manner. Communicate with all staff, residents and visitors, in a professional and customer focused manner. Report practices that may breach legislation, policies and procedures relating to safety and hygiene, or Bolton Clarke and anything that may impact on service delivery or customers, to the appropriate person. To be successful Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher Demonstrated minimum 1 year experience in a commercial kitchen within aged care or a hospital preferable Bulk cooking experience highly desirable Experience with texture modified food advantageous Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and co-workers Oue Benefits Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $15,900 tax free plus additional $2650 in entertainment per year An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family Career progression and development opportunities We provide a work culture that values diversity and inclusion. Free Annual Flu Vaccinations Mental Health Programs (EAP) Also required if successful past interview to compliance stage Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc) Police Check and background checks, references Qualifications / certificates If this sounds like your next career move, please apply
