Cook

Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution Ltd; Central Coast; Remote; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave loading

Salary packaging (not for profit)

Job summary

RFBI Lake Haven Masonic Village is seeking an experienced Cook to support the catering team in delivering high-quality meals to residents. You will assist the head chef, set the dining area, and provide friendly, homely service to residents in a casual role.

The ideal candidate has Safe Food Handling qualifications and knowledge of elderly dietary needs, with WHS awareness and flexibility for casual shifts. Police check and pre-employment assessment may be required.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Safe Food Handling.
• Certificate III in Hospitality is desirable.
• Knowledge of food safety principles.
• Understanding of WHS responsibilities, including manual handling.
• Understanding of dietary needs for the elderly.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food safety

Guest service

Public health standards

Education

Safe Food Handling

Certificate III in Hospitality

Job description

Casual Opportunity Available

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 the role:

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Cook to join our passionate catering team at RFBI Lake Haven 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 mealtimes, 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

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.

Qualifications:

• 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 $15,900 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.

Applications Close: 09 December 2026