Aged Care Cook I | Nutritious Meals, Flexible Shifts

Bupa Australia; Cairns Regional; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa Aged Care in Cairns is seeking a dedicated Cook for our Clayton care home. You will create well-presented, nutritious meals in a home-like setting, engaging with residents and their families to meet dietary and cultural needs.

This is a permanent full-time position, with a focus on quality and compassion in a supportive team. You will contribute to an efficient kitchen operation, adhere to infection control and food safety standards, and perform stock and quality checks to maintain high

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the preparation and delivery of meals within a similar environment.
• Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare well balanced and nutritious meals for our residents.
• Liaise with residents, families, and the care team to ensure residents' dietary, individual and cultural needs are met.
• Support the efficient functioning of kitchen and catering services.
• Comply with all infection control and food safety procedures.
• Perform administrative duties related to the kitchen operation such as stock taking, and food quality assessment.

Skills

Meal preparation

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Bupa Aged Care in Cairns is seeking a dedicated Cook for our Clayton care home. You will create well-presented, nutritious meals in a home-like setting, engaging with residents and their families to meet dietary and cultural needs.

This is a permanent full-time position, with a focus on quality and compassion in a supportive team. You will contribute to an efficient kitchen operation, adhere to infection control and food safety standards, and perform stock and quality checks to maintain high