Aged Care Cook: Nutritious Meals & Resident Focus

Bupa; Kempsey; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Wellbeing program

Career development

Training and development

Induction and buddy program

Recognition program

Job summary

Bupa Kempsey is seeking a Cook to join our care home team. You will provide well-presented and nutritious meals in a home-like environment for residents, with your passion for food and a person-first approach making a real difference.

You will liaise with residents, families, and the care team to meet dietary and cultural needs, support kitchen operations, and ensure infection control and food safety standards are followed. This is a permanent full-time role with pay between $38/hr and $40.24/hr.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in meal preparation in a similar setting.
• Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare well-balanced, nutritious meals for residents.
• Liaise with residents, families, and care team to meet dietary needs.
• Support the efficient operation of kitchen and catering services.
• Comply with infection control and food safety procedures.
• Perform stock taking and food quality assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Kitchen experience

Education

Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Food safety training

Job description

Bupa Kempsey is seeking a Cook to join our care home team. You will provide well-presented and nutritious meals in a home-like environment for residents, with your passion for food and a person-first approach making a real difference.

You will liaise with residents, families, and the care team to meet dietary and cultural needs, support kitchen operations, and ensure infection control and food safety standards are followed. This is a permanent full-time role with pay between $38/hr and $40.24/hr.