
Cook (Permanent Part-Time)
Juniper
Posted 7 days ago
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.
Our residential care team at Juniper Bethshan are currently looking for an experienced Cook to join our Catering team on a permanent part-time basis.
Located in a peaceful environment in Katanning, Wagin with 26 rooms, the small residential aged care home has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Residents can freely personalise their rooms to make them feel just right. A compassionate and respectful team of staff support residents to continue pursuing their own interests, backed by individualised clinical care.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing and cooking high-quality, nourishing meals for our residents
- Ensuring adherence to safe 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
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- 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 $39.47 + 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
How to Apply:
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a supportive team in a rewarding role! Apply online today with your current CV.
For more information, contact Angel, Recruitment Advisor at 08 61195175
We encourage people of all ages and cultures to apply. Shortlisting will begin immediately, so don’t wait!
About Juniper
At Juniper we are proud to be one of Western Australia’s biggest non-profit, local aged care providers, championing individualised care that keeps our customers connected to the people, passions and places they’ve always loved.
We have been providing support and accommodation for 75 years, with a community of carers that live by our values of welcome, respect, compassion, hope and courage.
We want to empower all older Western Australians to hold onto their independence and identity as they journey into old age, supporting them to take pleasure in a life well lived. We do this through our commitment to exceptional care, accommodation and support services.
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