Cook

Little Sisters of the Poor Aged Care; Randwick; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Little Sisters of the Poor Aged Care in Randwick is seeking a casual Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow recipes and dietary requirements, and maintain kitchen hygiene and safety standards.

We value teamwork, compassion, and flexibility in a fast-paced aged care environment, with opportunities to contribute to residents' wellbeing and quality of life. This casual role offers flexible hours and staff meal benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook, ideally within an aged care, hospitality or institutional catering setting.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices, including understanding of food storage, preparation and handling standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment whilst maintaining quality standards
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Flexibility and adaptability, particularly important given the casual nature of this role
• Culinary qualifications or formal training in cooking are desirable
• Current food safety certification is preferred
• Valid Police Clearance or willingness to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a variety of meals and menus for residents, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene
• Following recipes and meal plans whilst accommodating residents' dietary requirements, allergies and cultural preferences
• Managing food storage, stock rotation and inventory in accordance with food safety regulations
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment, including proper sanitisation and waste management procedures
• Working collaboratively with the aged care team to understand and respond to residents' nutritional and dietary needs
• Monitoring portion sizes and nutritional balance to support residents' health and wellbeing
• Assisting with food preparation tasks as required, including vegetable preparation, stock making and sauce preparation
• Adhering to all food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Compassionate care

Education

Culinary qualifications

Food safety certification

Police clearance

Job description

Little Sisters of the Poor Aged Care – Randwick NSW

Little Sisters of the Poor Aged Care is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team on a casual basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a meaningful aged care environment where you will prepare nutritious and delicious meals for our residents. Based in Randwick, this role is essential to our mission of providing compassionate care and quality living experiences for our elderly residents. As a Cook, you will play a vital role in ensuring our residents receive meals that meet their nutritional needs, dietary requirements and personal preferences, whilst contributing to their overall wellbeing and dignity.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing and cooking a variety of meals and menus for residents, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene
• Following recipes and meal plans whilst accommodating residents' dietary requirements, allergies and cultural preferences
• Managing food storage, stock rotation and inventory in accordance with food safety regulations
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment, including proper sanitisation and waste management procedures
• Working collaboratively with the aged care team to understand and respond to residents' nutritional and dietary needs
• Monitoring portion sizes and nutritional balance to support residents' health and wellbeing
• Assisting with food preparation tasks as required, including vegetable preparation, stock making and sauce preparation
• Adhering to all food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Cook, ideally within an aged care, hospitality or institutional catering setting
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices, including understanding of food storage, preparation and handling standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment whilst maintaining quality standards
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Flexibility and adaptability, particularly important given the casual nature of this role
• A compassionate approach to working with elderly residents and their specific dietary and nutritional needs
• Culinary qualifications or formal training in cooking are desirable
• Current food safety certification is preferred
• Valid Police Clearance or willingness to obtain one

What we offer

At Little Sisters of the Poor Aged Care, we value our staff and offer a supportive work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of our residents. Working with us provides the opportunity to be part of a compassionate, mission‑driven organisation committed to aged care excellence. We offer casual employment flexibility, allowing you to balance work with other commitments.

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Our team is dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming environment where both staff and residents thrive. We provide ongoing support and the chance to develop your skills within the aged care sector.

About us

Little Sisters of the Poor Aged Care is a respected provider of aged care services across Australia, with a long‑standing commitment to delivering person‑centred care with dignity, compassion and respect. Grounded in our values of care, love and service, we provide safe, supportive residential aged care facilities where elderly residents can enjoy quality of life and maintain their independence. Our team is dedicated to creating a home‑like environment where residents feel valued and cared for. We believe that good nutrition is fundamental to wellbeing, and our kitchen team plays an essential role in this mission.