Aged Care Cook: Craft Nutritious, Delicious Meals

Estia Health; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Discounted car hire

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing App

Novated leasing

Workplace banking

ACN nurse discounts

Nib health insurance discounts

Discounted JB HiFi

Job summary

Estia Health is seeking a Cook in Queensland to join a compassionate kitchen team dedicated to delivering high-quality meals for residents. You will work with the Chef to support kitchen management and tailor menus to meet individual needs, ensuring nutritious, delicious meals that enhance resident well-being.

The role requires a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, strong communication and documentation skills, and experience in a commercial kitchen.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is required and must be valid.
• Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen; aged care experience is highly regarded.
• Ability to manage diverse dietary needs in line with residents’ social, spiritual and cultural requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with kitchen management alongside the Chef.
• Tailor meals to meet individual needs and preferences.
• Ensure residents receive healthy, nutritious and delicious meals.
• Support the kitchen team to deliver a memorable dining experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Cuisine variety experience

Dietary requirements knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Estia Health is seeking a Cook in Queensland to join a compassionate kitchen team dedicated to delivering high-quality meals for residents. You will work with the Chef to support kitchen management and tailor menus to meet individual needs, ensuring nutritious, delicious meals that enhance resident well-being.

The role requires a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, strong communication and documentation skills, and experience in a commercial kitchen.