Cook

Bolton Clarke; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging and tax benefits

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke is seeking a part-time Cook to deliver high-quality meals to residents at our NSW site. You will support the Chef with food preparation, planning nutritious menus, and maintaining kitchen operations in a compliant, caring environment.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and at least 1 year in a commercial kitchen, with bulk cooking experience and texture-modified meals being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from the Chef and work collaboratively within the kitchen team.
• Plan, prepare, and present delicious, well-balanced, and nutritious meals for residents.
• Assist with general food preparation, kitchen duties, and stock control.
• Purchase and order food supplies and kitchen equipment as required.
• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and served in compliance with relevant legislation and food safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

## CookApply: Blue Mountains & Central West NSW: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: October 23, 2026 (30 days left to apply): JR003053**Bolton Clarke Group**one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.**About the Opportunity**We are seeking a dedicated Cook to deliver high-quality food services to our residents while providing kitchen and food preparation support to our Chef. This role is essential in ensuring nutritious, well-presented meals that meet the diverse needs of Residents in our care.**Key Responsibilities*** Take direction from the Chef and work collaboratively within the kitchen team* Plan, prepare, and present delicious, well-balanced, and nutritious meals for residents* Assist with general food preparation, kitchen duties, and stock control* Purchase and order food supplies and kitchen equipment as required* Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and served in compliance with relevant legislation and food safety standards**About You****To be successful in this role, you will have:*** Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher* A minimum of one year’s experience in a commercial kitchen (aged care or hospital experience preferred)* Bulk cooking experience (highly desirable)* Experience preparing texture-modified meals (advantageous)* Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with residents, families, and colleagues**About this location:**Located in a heritage listed home with warmth and character, Calare provides high-quality aged care in a friendly, secure and comfortable residential environment. **Why Work For Bolton Clarke:** * Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs* A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support* Career progression and development opportunities* **Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free*** Private health insurance and gym discounts* An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family**Apply Now:** Our application process takes 10 minutes to apply, please follow the below link to start your application.**Our commitment to diversity:** At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.If you have any further queries, please contact ([e-mail])