ID: 207665

Homestyle Cook

Drug & Alcohol Services Regular - more than 6 months Subiaco WA

About this opportunity

Fresh Start is a not-for-profit addiction and substance use disorder recovery program that utilizes holistic, evidence and science-based treatment to facilitate a future free from the effects of addiction and substance use disorders for individuals, their families and the wider community.

Who we are looking for:  Fresh Start is a not-for-profit addiction and substance use disorder recovery program that is looking for a reliable, efficient and easy-going person, who enjoys cooking a variety of healthy home cooked meals, for our residents who are in the early stages of recovery and detoxification.   Starting date: As soon as possible   How many days min a week/fortnight are we looking for? One or Two Allocated days a week cooking the evening meal   Particular days needed: Monday, Tuesday and Fridays and Relief needed for Wednesdays   Start and finish time: 3pm - 6pm or 2pm - 5pm   Tasks:

  1. Preparing home style meals for residents
  2. Meal planning would need to take into account dietary needs/lifestyle choices
  3. There can be up to 12 or more people at the evening meal.
  4. Let the Lodge know ingredient requirements a week before the rostered day to cook. (Staff at Lodge will provide the ingredients requested)
  5. General clean up required with pots and pans, utensils used for cooking only.

Training: Induction Food Safety Course Certificate   Benefits: Work experience learning to cook for larger groups Become a part of a team Take an active part in the community Boost your confidence and self-worth   Impact: As a cook at the Lodge the role is crucial to ensuring that patients are healthy and fed. The power of a home cooked meal is soul warming and can make clients feel safe and comfortable.   Where: Subiaco   Requirements: Police Check        Food Safety Certificate           Fresh Start reserves the right to random drug testing of all staff, employees and residents at any time


Additional requirements

National Police Certificate *. Others .

Fresh Start reserves the right to random drug testing of all staff, employees and residents at any time.

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Time Required

A minimum of one day a fortnight. Our ideal candidate for one or two shifts a week. Particular days needed: Monday, Tuesday or Fridays (and/or Relief for Wednesdays from 9/2) Start and finish time: 3pm - 6pm or 2pm -5pm

Type of work
  • Food Preparation & Service
Training

Induction Food Safety Course Certificate