Compassionate Aged Care Cook | Flexible Shifts

Bupa; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Career development

Internal transfers

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Bupa Aged Care is seeking a dedicated Cook for one of our Melbourne-area care homes. You will prepare nutritious meals in a home-like setting, tailoring menus to residents’ dietary and cultural needs and working closely with the care team to ensure high-quality service.

We value a person-first approach, commitment to infection control, and adaptability to flexible shifts. Training and development opportunities are available as part of our supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering well-balanced meals in a care setting.
• Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent preferred but not essential.
• 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 and cultural needs.
• Support efficient kitchen and catering operations.
• Comply with infection control and food safety procedures.
• Conduct stock taking and food quality assessments.

Skills

Meal preparation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Bupa Aged Care is seeking a dedicated Cook for one of our Melbourne-area care homes. You will prepare nutritious meals in a home-like setting, tailoring menus to residents’ dietary and cultural needs and working closely with the care team to ensure high-quality service.

We value a person-first approach, commitment to infection control, and adaptability to flexible shifts. Training and development opportunities are available as part of our supportive team culture.