Cook

Calvary Care; Ryde; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways and car

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Ryde is seeking a casual Cook to prepare and cook high-quality meals for residents in casual shifts in Ryde, NSW. You will work with the kitchen team to meet dietary needs, safety standards and budget considerations.

The role focuses on bulk cooking, menu planning, and ensuring timely service while maintaining a clean kitchen and strict hygiene practices. Experience in aged care cooking is preferred, with training opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience in bulk cooking and food preparation.
• Ability to plan menus to meet standards (Food Act and OH&S).
• Ability to order food to meet menu cycle and budget.
• Understanding of infection control and safety principles.
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens).
• Completion of HLTFSE001 – Follow Basic Food Safety Practices or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head chef to plan, prepare, and cook meals for residents, considering dietary requirements and preferences.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to create nutritious and appealing menus.
• Ensure all meals are prepared and served in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen following food safety and hygiene protocols.

Skills

Bulk cooking

Menu planning

Food safety

OH&S compliance

Budget management

Infection control

Kitchen equipment

Education

TAFE Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Certificate III in Food Studies

Job description

Cook - Aged Care-Casual Shifts

Calvary - Ryde

About the role

We are looking for a casual Cook to join our team in Ryde, NSW for casual shifts. Working with Calvary Aged Care, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for our residents. You will work closely with our kitchen team to ensure that our residents receive meals that meet their dietary needs and preferences, while also adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.

Your main duties will include:

• Assist the head chef to plan, prepare, and cook meals for residents, taking into consideration their dietary requirements and preferences.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to create menus that are both nutritious and appealing.
• Ensure all meals are prepared and served in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, following food safety and hygiene protocols.

About you

• TAFE Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or Certificate Level III in Food Studies (or working towards)
• Experience in bulk cooking and food preparation
• Ability to plan menus to meet standards e.g. Food Act and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Ability to order food to meet requirements of menu cycle and keep within budget
• Understanding of infection control and safety principles
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment, e.g. stoves, ovens etc.
• Completion of (HLTFSE001 – Follow Basic Food Safety Practices) or willingness to obtain

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role