Cook

Bolton Clarke; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Salary packaging

Job summary

Bolton Clarke is seeking a dedicated Cook to deliver high-quality meals and provide kitchen support for our residents at Redleaf Manor, Concord. The role focuses on nutritious, well-presented meals tailored to residents’ diverse needs.

You will work under the Chef, assist with food preparation, and help with stock control while ensuring compliance with food safety standards and legislation.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred.
• Bulk cooking experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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 food safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Resident engagement

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

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 OpportunityWe 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 ResponsibilitiesTake direction from the Chef and work collaboratively within the kitchen teamPlan, prepare, and present delicious, well-balanced, and nutritious meals for residentsAssist with general food preparation, kitchen duties, and stock controlPurchase and order food supplies and kitchen equipment as requiredEnsure all food is prepared, cooked, and served in compliance with relevant legislation and food safety standardsAbout YouTo be successful in this role, you will have:Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higherA 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 colleaguesAbout this location:Located amongst the lush parklands of Concord, Redleaf Manor is Signature home that 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 needsA caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health supportCareer progression and development opportunitiesGenerous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax freePrivate health insurance and gym discountsAn Employee Assistance Program for staff and familyApply 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 Rosie Rose ([e-mail])