What's on offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Salary Packaging options of $15,900 p/a
• An opportunity for work  - life balance!
  

At Juniper, we recognise that food is an important part of each residents' life and contributes to their sense of wellbeing and comfort.

We now have an opportunity available for an experienced Cook to join the team in the kitchen at our Juniper Korumup aged care home, located in Albany, WA.

The purpose of this role is to prepare high quality, nutritious meals to meet our residents’ special dietary requirements. You will be responsible for ensuring that the quality of meals is maintained at a high standard and that a safe food service is provided. 

To join our team you will need to be keen to contribute to a positive, welcoming environment that enhances the lives of others.

On offer is a casual position, working various hours and shifts as required.

Key Responsibilities of this role:. 

• Preparing and cooking high quality, nourishing meals for our residents
• Monitoring all practices within the kitchen to ensure safe food handling and infection control procedures are being adhered to
• Ensure all areas of the kitchen are cleaned to the highest standards
• Compliancy with Juniper’s Occupational, Safety and Health requirements

The Skills, Knowledge and Experience required:

• Trade certification or experience in a commercial cooking environment and/or aged care catering is required
• Basic knowledge of dietary nutrition for the aged is preferred
• Ability to manage bulk ordering, purchasing, and stock control of food
• Competent in using Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal and interpersonal skills
• Empathy for elderly residents 

Juniper is a leading provider of care, accommodation and support services for older Western Australians. We are a values driven, community benefit organisation that excels in social enterprise for the benefit of all people. Our response to increasing need encompasses a strong presence throughout metropolitan Perth and in the Kimberley, Mid-West, Wheatbelt, South West and Great Southern regions, giving us one of the largest care footprints in Australia. We believe in celebrating life, and strive to add value to the communities in which we operate, where our staff and volunteers work to deliver our Vision and Mission.

People of all ages are encouraged to apply. Juniper may commence the recruitment process prior to the advertised closing date.