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Cook | Bupa Cairns

Mooroobool, Australia

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Posted 20/11/2024 Job Number 41307 Work type Casual - Full Time Posting End Date 29/11/2024

About the Home 

Bupa Cairns is situated in the quiet residential suburb of Mooroobool and is close to all that Cairns CBD has to offer. It consists of 151 beds, a with various care units such as dementia, respite, and palliative. 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 with all 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

  • Previous experience 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  

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 Cairns please visit our website: https://careers.bupa.com.au/qld-cairns-careers

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.

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