Cook

• Perm Part Time – Mondays and Sundays 7am – 3pm
• Work close to home in Thornbury
• Not-for-profit salary packaging that increases your take home pay

Allity is now part of the Bolton Clarke Group, one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally with 88 Aged Care homes in Australia.

We have one shared vision: make every day the best it can be. As a part of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to do just that, bringing empathy, respect and understanding to the lives of our residents.

What Allity Can Offer

Our culture is both supportive and collaborative, where you can make your role your own. In return you’ll get:

• A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career.
• Salary packaging options and tax benefits.
• A range of employee discounts and benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities.
• Mental Health Programs (EAP).

Medina Manor is conveniently located in Thornbury within the heart of Melbourne’s North. Medina Manor is recognised for its expertise in caring for people living with Dementia and provides an enabling environment that focuses on person centred care, that is unique to each person’s individual needs and preferences.

About the Opportunity

As a Cook, you will provide quality food services to residents and provide kitchen and food preparation support to our Chef.  

• Ensure delicious, well-balanced and nutritional meals are planned, prepared and presented to meet the needs of our residents
• Assist with general food preparation, kitchen duties and stock control
• Purchase and order stock and equipment
• Plan and manage the food and kitchen budget

This is a permanent part time position working Mondays and Sundays: 7am – 3pm (30 hours per fortnight).

About You

To be successful, you’ll need:

• Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery or higher
• Previous experience in aged care is desirable but not essential 
• Knowledge of good hygiene practices
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and co-workers

Bring your passion for quality care and in return, we will provide you with an opportunity to build an outstanding career by expanding and developing your skills.

The successful applicant must complete a National Police Check, provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and may be required to undertake a NDIS check.