Compassionate Care Home Cook: Nutritious Meals & Team Impact

BUPA; Barrabool; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Learning opportunities

Flexible shifts

Internal transfers

Job summary

Bupa Aged Care Barrabool is seeking a Cook to prepare well-presented, nutritious meals in a home-like environment for residents. Your passion for food and a person-first approach will make a real difference to residents’ daily living.

You will plan meals, liaise with residents and families, ensure dietary and cultural needs are met, and support kitchen operations while following infection control and food safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the preparation and delivery of meals within a similar environment.
• Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is preferred but not essential.
• 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 meet dietary and cultural needs.
• Support the efficient functioning of kitchen and catering services.
• Comply with infection control and food safety procedures.
• Carry out stock taking and food quality assessment.

Skills

Meal preparation

Food safety

Communication skills

Independent problem solving

Education

Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Bupa Aged Care Barrabool is seeking a Cook to prepare well-presented, nutritious meals in a home-like environment for residents. Your passion for food and a person-first approach will make a real difference to residents’ daily living.

You will plan meals, liaise with residents and families, ensure dietary and cultural needs are met, and support kitchen operations while following infection control and food safety procedures.