Cook

Uniting; Taralga; Sur place; AUD 34 000 - 44 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

U rewards program

Fitness Passport

Additional leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Résumé du poste

Uniting is seeking a dedicated Cook to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for aged care residents in Taralga, NSW. This casual role emphasises dietary needs, texture-modified options, and a caring, compliant kitchen environment.

You will plan menus with residents and the Service Manager, maintain safety standards, and manage purchasing within budget. Join a supportive team in a role that values empathy, adaptability, and excellence in food service.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or healthcare settings is highly regarded.
• Familiar with texture-modified and cook-fresh methodologies.
• Strong understanding of dietary controls and texture-modified food preparation.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and cook daily meals meeting individual dietary requirements.
• Plan and rotate menus with the Service Manager and residents.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards in line with regulatory requirements.
• Manage food purchasing, storage and usage within budget guidelines.
• Foster a safe and respectful kitchen environment, adhering to Safe Work Practices.

Connaissances

Aged care experience

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

Formation

Certificate III in Hospitality

Commercial Cookery

Description du poste

Cook

• Location: Taralga, NSW
• Casual position with flexibility to suit your needs
• Base + Super + Casual Loading

About the Role

We’re seeking a dedicated Cook to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to the unique dietary needs of our aged care residents. This role is ideal for someone empathetic, adaptable, and committed to excellence in food service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and cook daily meals that meet individual dietary requirements, including texture-modified options.
• Plan and rotate menus in consultation with the Service Manager and residents.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards in line with regulatory requirements.
• Manage food purchasing, storage, and usage within budget guidelines.
• Foster a safe and respectful kitchen environment, adhering to Safe Work Practices.

Who We’re Looking For

• Ideally, you’ll be a qualified Chef with a Certificate III in Hospitality, Commercial Cookery, or equivalent.
• Experience in aged care or healthcare settings highly regarded.
• Familiarity with cook-fresh and cook-chill methodologies.
• Strong understanding of dietary controls and texture-modified food preparation.
• Compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold – aligned with Uniting’s core values.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Purchase of additional leave
• Employee Referral Program - $250 bonus for each successful referral

Who is Uniting?

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.
Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks