Aged Care Cook: Craft Nutritious Meals, Part-Time

Bene; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time

Salary packaging

Supportive team

Meaningful impact

Values-driven org

Stable role

Development opportunities

Job summary

Bene Aged Care is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Cook to join our hospitality team at Campbelltown, SA. Reporting to the Hospitality Services Manager, you will prepare and deliver high-quality meals that meet residents' nutritional and dietary needs.

This permanent part-time role offers opportunities to contribute to menu planning, uphold food safety standards, and collaborate with kitchen and care teams to ensure exceptional hospitality experiences each day.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in commercial cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a cook.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of aged care resident dietary requirements and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present nutritious, high-quality meals.
• Assist with menu planning and development.
• Cater for special dietary, texture-modified and nutritional requirements.
• Maintain compliance with Food Safety Standards and HACCP requirements.
• Complete food safety documentation accurately and on time.
• Order supplies and assist with stock control.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment safely.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and care teams to provide exceptional service.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and quality outcomes.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Fast-paced

Education

Trade Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Bene Aged Care is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Cook to join our hospitality team at Campbelltown, SA. Reporting to the Hospitality Services Manager, you will prepare and deliver high-quality meals that meet residents' nutritional and dietary needs.

This permanent part-time role offers opportunities to contribute to menu planning, uphold food safety standards, and collaborate with kitchen and care teams to ensure exceptional hospitality experiences each day.