Cook - Aged care

East Bridge Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Starts

Competitive Pay

Flexible Roster Options

Nationwide Opportunities

Job summary

East Bridge Recruitment seeks dedicated Aged Care Cooks for immediate placements at facilities across Australia. You will prepare nutritious meals tailored to dietary, texture-modified, and cultural needs of residents, while complying with food safety standards in a warm kitchen.

Responsibilities include planning wholesome meals, managing texture-modified diets, and maintaining HACCP-compliant operations along with stock and storage management.

Qualifications

• Qualifed Cook/Chef with required certificates.
• Food safety certification is mandatory.
• Current police check/NDIS screening and vaccination records are needed.
• Experience in aged care, healthcare, or high-volume kitchens is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and present meals according to dietary guidelines.
• Manage texture-modified diets (IDDSI) and allergens.
• Adhere to HACCP, food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Maintain stock, inventory and correct food storage.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in aged care/healthcare厨房

Resident wellbeing focus

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

National Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening

Vaccination records

Job description

Aged Care Cook / Chef – Immediate Starts Australia-Wide

We are seeking dedicated and qualified Aged Care Cooks for immediate placements at aged care facilities across Australia. In this role, you will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to the dietary, texture-modified, and cultural needs of our elderly residents, ensuring full compliance with food safety standards in a warm and supportive kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and present wholesome meals for residents according to set dietary and nutrition guidelines.
• Manage texture-modified diet requirements (IDDSI standards) and allergen restrictions.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, HACCP guidelines, and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Maintain stock levels, manage inventory, and ensure correct food storage.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Qualified Cook/Chef: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification).
• Food Safety: Valid Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Compliance: Current National Police Check (or NDIS Worker Screening) and relevant vaccination records.
• Experience: Prior experience cooking in an aged care, healthcare, or high-volume commercial environment is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for resident care and wellbeing.

What We Offer:

• Immediate Starts: Fast-track onboarding to get you working right away.
• Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly rates plus penalties and superannuation.
• Flexible Roster Options: Full-time, part-time, and casual shifts available.
• Nationwide Opportunities: Locations across metro and regional Australia.