Cook

Churches of Christ, – Oakleigh

Permanent Full Time– 38 hours per week

About the Role:

Churches of Christ Queensland are currently seeking a full time cook for our Oak Towers Aged Care. This role will see you working within our site assisting with food handling, food preparation and basic cooking duties as well maintaining a clean kitchen environment and basic record keeping.

About You

Are you someone who is up for a new challenge and to be part of a dedicated aged care team, using your cooking expertise to create meal experiences that nourish not only the body but also provide emotional comfort and a sense of home for elderly residents?

Our ideal candidate has:

Essential:

• Proven experience in commercial food preparation and cooking
• Has a strong knowledge of safe food hygiene practices and kitchen safety
• Currently holds, or willing to obtain a current Police Check
• Hold valid Australian Work Rights – Unfortunately we are not currently able to sponsor

Desirable:

• One years’ experience as a commercial cook
• Experience with supervising and training junior kitchen staff and trainees
• Confidence in communicating with supervisor and suppliers

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria. Oak Towers Aged Care is set in the heart of Oakleigh, only 14 km from Melbourne CBD, it is surrounded by peaceful landscape gardens and close by shops.

Employee Benefits:

As a not-for-profit, employees can salary package up to $18,549 p.a. tax-free — $15,900 on everyday expenses and $2,649 on meals/entertainment, which can significantly increase your take-home pay. To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

We offer generous annual leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a supportive work culture, and discounts at a range of retail outlets.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us. Please click the Apply Button. For further inquiries, contact Marnie on 0484 109 287.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.