Cook

Royal Freemasons'​ Benevolent Institution; Armidale; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Career development opportunities

Friendly and supportive manager

Job summary

Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution (RFBI) Armidale Masonic Village is seeking an experienced Cook to join the catering team. You will assist the head chef, prepare meals, set the dining area, and deliver a friendly service that creates a homely environment for residents.

Your duties include food safety compliance, serving residents, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting special functions while adhering to dietary and WHS standards.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Safe Food Handling and knowledge of health and nutritional standards.
• Certificate III in Hospitality is desirable.
• Understanding WHS responsibilities and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Comply with food safety program and deliver high-quality service.
• Prepare dining area for meals and serve residents.
• Maintain a clean work environment and manage dishwashing timely.
• Assist head chef with meal preparation.
• Prepare meals in line with health and nutritional standards.
• Assist in catering for special functions.

Skills

Safe Food Handling

Food safety principles

WH&S

Customer service

Dietary needs knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality

Job description

Cook - Armidale

Casual Opportunity Available

About the role:

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Cook to join our passionate catering team at RFBI Armidale Masonic Village. Within this role your key focus will be to ensure the delivery of a high quality food service to our residents. You will assist the head chef in the preparation of meals, setting the dining area and serving meals for our residents, offering a friendly service and creating a homely environment.

Your key responsibilities will include;

• Compliance with food and safety program, providing high quality, efficient and effective service
• Prepare the dining area for meal times, serving food and drinks to our residents
• Maintain a clean work environment ensuring all cleaning and dishwashing is done in a timely manner
• Assist the head chef with preparation of meals
• Prepare meals in compliance with health and nutritional standards
• Assist in catering for special functions

Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution (RFBI) operates 22 residential aged care villages and 20 retirement villages. We also offer a range of home and community services across NSW and ACT to support older Australians to remain living in their own home.

About you:

You will be keen individual who is driven by the opportunity to work for a reputable aged care provider and become part of the RFBI family.

• Qualification in Safe Food Handling
• Certificate III in Hospitality (desirable)
• Working knowledge of Food Safety principles
• Knowledge of special dietary needs for the elderly
• Understanding of WHS responsibilities, including manual handling principles

What's on offer:

• Work for one of the best providers in the aged care sector
• Attractive hourly rates, conditions and salary sacrifice options
• A friendly and supportive manager, culture & team
• Opportunities for develop and advance your career
• 17.5%Annual leave loading
• Eligible for 'not for profit' salary packaging up to $18,550 Benefits - Increase your package

Note:You must have or be able to obtain a current National Police Check and be willing to undergo a Pre-Employment Functional Assessment to be eligible for the role.

Closing Date: 23 September 2026

30 AUD NSW Armidale, 2350 Armidale 2350