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time left to apply End Date: June 26, 2025 (25 days left to apply)job requisition id JR142776Job Description:About the Opportunity:We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cook to join our innovative team at St Vincents Care Services Toowoomba.In this role you will bring your strong cooking skills and passion for your profession to create our residents a fine dining experience that is second to none! Delivering multi courses, elegant dishes and planning a variety of menus this is your opportunity to show your creative flair whilst working alongside a highly experienced team in a dynamic setting which is redefining the expectations of aged care.Toowoomba -(historically known as Lourdes Home for the Aged) our 162 bed facility features peaceful landscaped gardens and offers a range of comfortable accommodation options.Whats on your resume is important, but whats in your heart matters more.Because at St Vincents, kindness works for us.Things that work for us:Proven experience with volume cooking such as hotels, healthcare and/or similar environmentsExcellent knowledge related to all facets of Food Services which includes but not limited to chill production and planning dining serviceAbility to lead day-to-day production with the assistance of the kitchenhands and accept responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchenUnderstanding of and compliance with food safety hygiene standardsHigh level of customer service skillsStrong attention to detail and excellent communication skillsAbility to follow directives as per care planUnderstanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilitiesNational Police CertificateNDIS Worker Screening Check may be a requirement of this role.Things that work for you:More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annumBetter work-life balance with consistent fortnightly rosters patterns for permanent positions -no rotating rosters!Opportunity to work for the nations largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive visionJoin an organisation where staff feedback largely indicates they are treated with respect, are confident in their managements leadership and would stay if offered a similar job elsewhereCareer development, mentoring and leadership opportunities within St Vincents networkLike-minded colleagues with a friendly team environment and a great community care spiritRewarding work that focuses on relationships over routinesNo cost uniforms and trainingNo mandatory COVID vaccinations! Free annual flu vaccination (recommended).Employee Assistance Program for staff and their familiesAccess to the Fitness Passport (FP)Why become part of the St Vincents Care family?For more than 175 years, St Vincents Care has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia, upholding compassion, justice, integrity and excellence in all we do. St Vincents mission is to express the love of God and continue the healing ministry of Jesus through our work.At St Vincents we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.At St Vincent''s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. #J-18808-Ljbffr