Aged Care Cook: Compassionate Team Player

Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd; Albury City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Albury is seeking a compassionate Cook to join Mercy Place Albury, providing meals that meet dietary needs and resident preferences. You will work with a dedicated kitchen team to ensure quality and compliance in a welcoming aged care setting.

You will maintain food safety, prepare texture-modified/diabetic/allergen-free meals, assist with stock, menu planning, and waste management, and support care staff to deliver excellent resident care. A Police Check is required.

Qualifications

• Qualification as Cook (Certificate 3 or 4 in Commercial Cookery).
• Experience as a Cook in aged care settings.
• Police Check evidence or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals per dietary requirements and resident preferences.
• Maintain clean, hygienic kitchen per safety standards.
• Prepare texture-modified and allergen-free meals.
• Store food in temperature-controlled facilities.
• Collaborate with dietitians and staff to ensure meal quality.
• Support stock ordering and waste management.

Skills

Cook experience in aged care

Food safety and hygiene

Education

Certificate 3/4 in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Mercy Health in Albury is seeking a compassionate Cook to join Mercy Place Albury, providing meals that meet dietary needs and resident preferences. You will work with a dedicated kitchen team to ensure quality and compliance in a welcoming aged care setting.

You will maintain food safety, prepare texture-modified/diabetic/allergen-free meals, assist with stock, menu planning, and waste management, and support care staff to deliver excellent resident care. A Police Check is required.