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Cook - Social Activity Group Program

People Connect
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Melbourne, Australia
Chefs & Kitchen
Introduction

Who are we?
healthAbility, as the name suggests, plays a unique and valuable role in the health system. We work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease and promote lifelong health outcomes, empowering people in our community to live their best life.

Our role is also supporting people to self-manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and mental health challenges, with multidisciplinary teams delivering community-based programs in a comfortable setting. We also support people, including older people and people with disability, to stay living at home longer and to live well in their community. 

Our broad range of primary health services, care management and in home and community support services can be tailored to an individual’s needs and with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, these services can be delivered locally, in the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. 

 

Why work with us?
Although our clients are at the heart of what we do and we strive to positively impact our communities and those who need it most, the wellbeing of our employees is just as important. 

When joining healthAbility’s supportive, kind, caring and ethical culture, you are welcomed by multi-disciplinary teams passionate about the health and wellbeing of clients and communities, from prevention through to specialist care, and passionate about continually learning and building on their areas of expertise. We embrace this passion and are values driven, offering careers with meaning and environments that are flexible, evolving, creative and connected. 

healthability is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.



Description

 

The opportunity: 
We are seeking a Cook to join our Social Activity Group Program (SAGP) on a flexible part-time basis (0.5 FTE).  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to; 

  • Follow the food safety plan, maintain our Class 1 registration, be involved in food audits, and record appropriately. 

  • Plan and cook nutritious meals, including participants in menu choices 

  • Purchase supplies, maintain stock and check items against invoices, keeping within the budget.  

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment, including daily cleaning and routine maintenance, with support from a volunteer. 

  • Participate in theme days or cooking demonstrations as required. 



Skills And Experiences

 

Our ideal candidate: 

  • Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Certificate or equivalent 

  • Cook Employed Alone (no trade qualifications) 

  • Australian Food Handler’s Certificate 

  • Food safety supervisor certificate or willingness to complete 

  • Demonstrated ability to be creative, flexible and innovative in planning and delivering high‑quality menus 

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills  

  • Experience working well within a team setting 

  • First Aid Certificate or agreement to complete  

  • The ability to communicate with participants with a range of diverse needs.  This may include people with dementia, isolated older people, people with disabilities 

  • Current Victorian Driver’s licence. 

If you want to work with great people - we'd love to hear from you.

 

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit a copy of your resume, and optionally a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role. 

 

For enquiries, please contact Lisa Renn, at Lisa.Renn@healthability.org.au 

 

See the video to hear from our employees why this opportunity is much more than a job and how healthAbility offers careers with meaning.