Compassionate Aged Care Cook - Nutritious Meals

Bupa Australia; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible shifts and arrangements

Internal transfers across care homes

Job summary

Bupa Australia’s Wodonga care home is seeking a hands-on Cook to plan, prepare and present nutritious meals in a warm, home-like environment for residents. You will liaise with residents, families and the care team to ensure dietary, cultural and individual needs are met.

With previous experience in a similar setting and a Certificate in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) you will support kitchen operations, maintain infection-control and food-safety standards, and contribute to a collaborative

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the preparation and delivery of meals within a similar environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to solve problems independently

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare well balanced and nutritious meals for our residents
• Liaise with residents, families, and the care team to ensure residents’ dietary, individual and cultural needs are met
• Support the efficient functioning of kitchen and catering services
• Comply with all infection control and food safety procedures
• Perform administrative duties related to the kitchen operation such as stock taking, and food quality assessment

Skills

Previous experience in meals prep

Communication skills

Independent problem solving

Education

Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Job description

Bupa Australia’s Wodonga care home is seeking a hands-on Cook to plan, prepare and present nutritious meals in a warm, home-like environment for residents. You will liaise with residents, families and the care team to ensure dietary, cultural and individual needs are met.

With previous experience in a similar setting and a Certificate in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) you will support kitchen operations, maintain infection-control and food-safety standards, and contribute to a collaborative