Cook | Ballina
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Join Bupa Ballina Care Home as a part-time cook in Ballina, NSW. You’ll plan and prepare nutritious meals for residents, liaise with residents, families and the care team to meet dietary, individual and cultural needs, support efficient kitchen operations, and ensure infection control and food safety practices, including stock takes and quality assessments. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a similar healthcare setting, excellent communication and problem solving, and a Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is preferred but not essential. Bupa Ballina offers a supportive team, development opportunities and flexible shifts. Apply online and expect pre-employment checks; learn more at careers.bupa.com.au.
General information
Description & Requirements
About the Home
Bupa Ballina is a beautiful care home set in the scenic seaside town of Ballina on the North Coast of NSW. Located near the airport and beaches, this care home provides an awesome tropical landscape. It consists of 123 beds, with a variety of care units. Our primary goal is placing our focus on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents.
Benefits of Bupa
- Supportive, collaborative, and caring team culture
- Continual learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working shifts and arrangements
- Internal transfers across our care homes
About the Role
As a Cook at one of our care homes you will provide well-presented and nutritious meals in a home like environment. Your passion for food along with your person-first approach will make a real difference to the life of our residents.
Duties
- Plan and prepare well balanced and nutritious meals for our residents
- Liaise with residents, families, and the care team to ensure residents’ dietary, individual and cultural needs are met
- Support the efficient functioning of kitchen and catering services
- Comply withall infection control and food safety procedures
- Perform administrative duties related to the kitchen operation such as stock taking, and food quality assessment
Skills and Experience
- Previousexperience in the preparation and delivery of meals within a similar environment
- Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is preferred but not essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to solve problems independently
Culture
We all share the same purpose at Bupa Aged Care. Helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We take pride in delivering high-quality care with a personal touch. Bupa champions a unique agile culture, one that adapts to your needs as a member of our team. Our focus is not limited to our residents but also your wellbeing and career growth. We aim to support you with tools you need to achieve a fulfilling career.
How to Apply
Click Apply to be taken to our online application process. As part of your application you will be asked to complete pre-employment checks.
To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website: https://careers.bupa.com.au
Bupa cares about creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive workplace where our team members feel they belong regardless of gender identity (including how one chooses to express it), ethnicity, disability (physical, mental and/or sensory), sexual orientation, religion or life stage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.