Cook @ Bardon

Job Description

Job Description: About the role

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We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent's kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do. 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. All positions contribute to the provision of quality and sustainable health services within the ethos of the philosophy, mission, values and ethics of the St Vincent's Health Australia.

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What's on your CV is important, but what's in your heart matters more. Because at St Vincent's, kindness works for us.

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Things that work for you:

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• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990
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• Novated leasing
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• plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
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• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
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• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
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• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
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• No cost uniforms and training
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• Free annual flu vaccination
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• No mandatory COVID vaccination
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• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
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• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)
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Things that work for us:

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• Availability for Part time permanent position.
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• Shift patterns are Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 12:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
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• These days and times are fixed and non-negotiable.
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• Relevant experience in similar field and experience in working with Dementia clients would be an advantage.
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• Knowledge about infection control practices
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• High level of customer service skills
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• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
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• Ability to follow directives as per care plan
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• Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities
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• NDIS Clearance is mandatory
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Why become part of the St Vincent's Care family?

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Because you're like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.

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For more than 175 years, St Vincent's Care Services (SVCS) has been a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia and the legacy of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aitkenhead continues to inspire our work today. Our spiritual and hospital-based heritage has taught us that wellness is about more than medical needs. It's about building a true partnership around trust and respect. That's why we take a person-centred approach - delivering holistic, individual care that achieves wellbeing for mind, body and spirit.

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At St Vincent's 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.

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Reconciliation Action Plan

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St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment. 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. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

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View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct

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St Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.