Cook

Bolton Clarke; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Not-for-profit tax advantages

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke in Murwillumbah, NSW, is seeking a dedicated Cook to deliver nutritious, well-presented meals for residents across the aged care facility. You will work with the Chef and kitchen team to plan, prepare and serve meals that meet residents' diverse needs, with a focus on texture-modified options when required.

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher is required, with at least one year in a commercial kitchen (aged care or hospital preferred).

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Bolton Clarke is Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 87 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

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.

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 4 shift per fortnight with flexibility to cover leave

Weekend availability essential

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

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

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.