Aged Care Cook: Nutritious Meals & Resident Care (PT/Casual)

Mercy Health; Victoria; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged in Golden Square, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Cook to join our aged care facility. You will prepare nutritious meals that meet dietary needs and resident preferences in a hygienic kitchen.

Requirements include a Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery, significant experience in commercial cooking, and the ability to work as part of a compassionate team. A current Police Check is preferred or in process.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial cooking.
• Current Police Check may be required or in process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with aged care dietary requirements, menu plans, and resident preferences.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and organized kitchen environment in line with food safety standards.
• Ensure special diets (texture-modified, diabetic, allergen-free) are accurately prepared and served.
• Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities.
• Collaborate with dietitians and facility staff to ensure meal quality and compliance with care plans.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen assistants or food service staff when required.
• Participate in stock ordering, rotation, menu planning and waste management.

Skills

Commercial cooking experience

Education

Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery

Job description

Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged in Golden Square, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Cook to join our aged care facility. You will prepare nutritious meals that meet dietary needs and resident preferences in a hygienic kitchen.

Requirements include a Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery, significant experience in commercial cooking, and the ability to work as part of a compassionate team. A current Police Check is preferred or in process.