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Cook Assistant

  • Felixstow, SA, Australia, 5070
  • Operational & Infrastructure Support
  • Casual
  • Permanent Part-Time
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Are you passionate about food and eager to be part of a kitchen team? We're looking for a dedicated Cook Assistant to support our Cook in delivering exceptional meals and maintaining a high standard of kitchen operations.

Join us and contribute to creating a delightful dining experience for our Residential Aged Care Residents.

About the Role

We have permanent part-time opportunities available, offering consistent shifts in a supportive team environment.

This is a hands-on kitchen role supporting the Cook with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment.

Please note: Successful applicants must be available to commit to a minimum of 5 – 6 shifts per fortnight. Shift timings available are 10am to 6pm, 6.15am to 2pm, 10.15am to 6pm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Wash, peel, chop, cut and cook food.
  • Collect meal orders from residents.
  • Prepare and maintain dining rooms in a clean, hygienic and safe manner.
  • Ensure that reporting requirements and timeframes are met.

About you

  • Certificate in Basic Food Handling
  • Certificate III in Food Handling (Desirable)
  • Experience working in a busy kitchen/food preparation environment
  • Professional experience in Aged Care hospitality services
  • Knowledge of food safety practices
  • Current flu & Covid-19 vaccinations

To ensure applicants have an understanding of the role requirements, see hours below

About Us:

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage, and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.

Why Work For Us?

  • In addition to your salary, you can package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card. 
  • How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

What Next?

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