Cook

Bolton Clarke Residential Aged Care Opportunities; Blue Mountains City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging and not-for‑

Job summary

Bolton Clarke Residential Aged Care Opportunities – Blue Mountains NSW is seeking a dedicated Cook to deliver high-quality food services to residents and support the Chef with kitchen duties. You will plan, prepare, and present nutritious meals and ensure meals meet residents’ diverse needs.

The role requires a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and at least one year’s experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably in aged care or hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from the Chef and work collaboratively within the kitchen team.
• Plan, prepare, and present 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

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Food safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Bolton Clarke Residential Aged Care Opportunities – Blue Mountains NSW

2d ago , from Bolton Clarke Residential Aged Care Opportunities

Bolton Clarke Groupone 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

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.