Aged Care Cook (Part-Time) – Make a Difference in Albury

Mercy Health; Albury City; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Place Albury is seeking a passionate Cook to join our aged care team. You will prepare and cook meals in accordance with dietary requirements, help maintain a clean kitchen, and ensure special diets are accurately prepared.

This permanent part-time role offers stability and the chance to make a difference in residents' daily lives. You'll bring a Certificate 3 or 4 in Commercial Cookery, food safety awareness, and a collaborative mindset to support the team and dietitians.

Qualifications

• Food safety knowledge and commitment to hygiene standards.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a residential aged care setting.
• Flexibility to adapt to resident dietary needs and instruction from dietitians.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in line with dietary requirements and resident preferences.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen in line with food safety standards.
• Ensure texture-modified, diabetic, and allergen-free diets are prepared accurately.
• Store food safely in temperature-controlled facilities.
• Supervise kitchen assistants and assist with stock ordering, rotation and waste management.

Skills

Food safety

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Certificate 3 or 4 in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Mercy Place Albury is seeking a passionate Cook to join our aged care team. You will prepare and cook meals in accordance with dietary requirements, help maintain a clean kitchen, and ensure special diets are accurately prepared.

This permanent part-time role offers stability and the chance to make a difference in residents' daily lives. You'll bring a Certificate 3 or 4 in Commercial Cookery, food safety awareness, and a collaborative mindset to support the team and dietitians.