Casual Facility Cook — Aged Care, Flexible Shifts

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care; Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-respected aged care facility in Queanbeyan seeks a Facility Cook to deliver nutritional support to residents and ensure high food service standards. The role offers casual shifts and requires experience in commercial cooking and effective kitchen management. Candidates should possess a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and a genuine passion for working with the elderly. Competitive benefits and a positive work environment await the right candidate.

Benefits

Tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550

Discounted gym memberships

Study assistance up to $3000 per year

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and coordinating kitchen staff.
• Ability to present food attractively and appetizingly.
• Sound knowledge of economic food management, ordering, and stocktaking.
• Experience in commercial cooking for large numbers.
• Ability to work effectively unsupervised.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Desire to work with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the nutritional requirements for the residents following the BaptistCare menu.
• Ensure food production, service standards, and compliance are maintained.
• Support the catering operation and team.

Skills

Leading and coordinating kitchen staff

Food presentation skills

Economic food management

Commercial cooking for large numbers

Effective communication skills

Desire to work with the elderly

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery/Hospitality or relevant Trade qualifications

Job description

A well-respected aged care facility in Queanbeyan seeks a Facility Cook to deliver nutritional support to residents and ensure high food service standards. The role offers casual shifts and requires experience in commercial cooking and effective kitchen management. Candidates should possess a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and a genuine passion for working with the elderly. Competitive benefits and a positive work environment await the right candidate.