Cook

This position is to prepare meals in accordance with resident's dietary requirements, maintain the kitchen area to an acceptable Food Safety Standard and undertake supply requisition and stock control in line with budgetary guidelines.

This position is a permanent Part time position with a minimum of 20 hours per fortnight, potential for additional hours after a probation period.

Key Role Accountabilities:

• Ensure meals meet the individual dietary needs of the resident.
• Ensure appropriate storage and labelling of food.
• Cleaning and maintaining work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Requisitioning and storing of food supplies.
• Monitoring and recording of food and refrigerator temperatures.
• Menu planning in consultation with residents.
• Perform a variety of food preparation duties including the fresh preparation, cooking and serving meals for all residents.
  
  

Essential:

• Current Driver's licence and willing to drive in the course of work.
• Extensive cooking experience with proven ability to meet individual needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to food safety hygiene standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.'

Applications must address the 'Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirement' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by 4pm of the closing date. 

For more information, please contact Deb Ward via dward@wmq.org.au

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