Cook

Mercy Health Australia; Woods Point; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health’s Residential Aged Care Home in Woodspoint, Yarrawonga, VIC, requires an experienced Cook to prepare nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs of residents. You will maintain a clean kitchen, handle texture-modified and allergen-free options, and work with dietitians to ensure meal quality.

You should hold a valid Cook qualification (Certificate 3/4) and have prior aged care kitchen experience, bringing a compassionate, team-focused approach to resident care.

Qualifications

• Qualification as a Cook (Certificate 3 or 4 in Commercial Cookery).
• Prior experience working as a Cook in Aged Care settings.
• Ability to work in a resident-centred care environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with aged care dietary requirements and resident preferences.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen environment in line with food safety standards.
• Ensure texture-modified, diabetic and allergen-free meals are prepared and served.
• Assist with stock ordering, menu planning and waste management as required.

Skills

Aged care cook experience

Education

Certificate 3 or 4 in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time | 7:30am to 3:30am (Monday - Wednesday)Location: Mercy Place Yarrawonga Woods Point, 75 - 85 Orr Street, Yarrawonga VIC 3730Upload with Application: Resume & cover letterContact: Faye Audino| [e-mail] apply directly to the job advertisement, no email application will be considered.Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.Where there’s care, there’s You.Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.To do that, we need you.Join us at Mercy Health and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.About the opportunity:We are seeking an experienced, passionate Cook to join the hospitality team at our Residential Aged Care Home in Woodspoint, Yarrawonga, VIC. In this role, you will play a vital role in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals that meets the dietary needs of our residents.Key Responsibilities:Prepare and cook meals in accordance with aged care dietary requirements, menu plans, and resident preferences.Maintain a clean, hygienic, and organized kitchen environment in line with food safety standards.Ensure special diets (texture-modified, diabetic, allergen-free) are accurately prepared and served.Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities.Collaborate with dietitians and facility staff to ensure meal quality and compliance with care plans.Supervise and mentor kitchen assistants or food service staff when required.Participate in stock ordering, rotation, menu planning and waste management.What you’ll bring:You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional resident-centred care.To thrive in this role, you will have:Relevant qualification as a Cook (Minimum requirement, Certificate 3 or 4 in Commercial Cookery).Prior experience working as a Cook at Aged Care settings.A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective resident care and management.The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:Police Check or NDISReady to help us shape the future of healthcare?Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply nowPlease contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.