Cook

Bolton Clarke; Murwillumbah; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke seeks a dedicated Cook for Heritage Lodge Murwillumbah to deliver nutritious meals and support kitchen operations in aged care. You will work under the Chef, preparing and presenting meals that meet residents' diverse needs, while maintaining high food-safety standards.

Requires Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and at least 1 year in a commercial kitchen; bulk cooking and texture-modified meal experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher is required.
• Minimum one year in a commercial kitchen; aged care experience preferred.
• Bulk cooking experience is highly desirable.
• Experience preparing texture-modified meals is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from the Chef and work with 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 food is cooked and served in compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in a commercial kitchen

Bulk cooking experience

Texture-modified meals experience

Aged care kitchen experience preferred

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Cook# Search for Jobs## CookApply: Lismore & Far North Coast NSW: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: November 20, 2026 (27 days left to apply): JR000283**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 87 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. **Days/Hours - 45 hours per fortnight, with flexibility to cover leave**Week 1 Wed 0600-1400, Sat 0900-1700, Sun 0900-1700Week 2 Tue 0600-1400, Sat 0900-1700, Sun 0900-1700**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:**Heritage Lodge, a 103 bed residential aged care facility located in Murwillumbah in the Tweed Shire, 13km south of the Queensland border. Surrounded by homely comforts and beautiful gardens, we enjoy a close-knit community that feels more like a family. **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 Natalie Paff ([e-mail])