Cook / Chef - Riverina & South West NSW

Collarcare Group; Bethungra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tight-knit team

Supportive leadership

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive agency rates

Opportunities to work across multiple

Job summary

Collarcare Aged Care is seeking cooks and chefs to support residents across Riverina & South West NSW. You will join a tight-knit team focused on quality, wellbeing and flexible shifts.

Prepare nutritious meals, follow menus and dietary requirements, and maintain high safety standards in a supportive, staff-focused environment with opportunities to work across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook or Chef, preferably within an aged care or healthcare environment
• Experience preparing meals for large groups
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Valid Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, where required
• Valid Police Check
• 100 Points of ID
• Valid Work Rights
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking nutritious and high-quality meals for residents
• Following menus, recipes and dietary requirements
• Preparing meals that cater to special dietary needs, allergies and texture-modified diets
• Ensuring meals are prepared and served on time
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Following infection control and workplace health and safety procedures
• Managing food preparation areas and kitchen equipment
• Assisting with stock rotation and monitoring food supplies
• Minimising food waste and maintaining appropriate portion sizes
• Working collaboratively with kitchen and facility staff
• Creating a positive dining experience for residents

Skills

Food safety

Large group meal prep

Team collaboration

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Police Check

NDIS Worker Screening Check

100 Points of ID

Valid Work Rights

Job description

Collarcare is a leading aged care recruitment agency currently expanding our team of Cooks and Chefs to support aged care facilities across Riverina & South West NSW.

Want to have an excellent work/life balance? Are you passionate about food and making a positive difference in the lives of older Australians? Looking for a workplace that truly values its staff wellbeing and satisfaction?

Collarcare Aged Care's mission is to connect skilled hospitality professionals with rewarding opportunities while providing flexibility, support and excellent working environments.

• Tight-knit team with supportive leadership
• A strong focus on employee satisfaction and wellbeing
• Flexible work arrangements – access our portal to pick and choose the shifts that work for you
• Competitive agency rates
• Opportunities to work across a range of aged care facilities

To be considered, you will need to be able to provide evidence of:

• Previous experience as a Cook or Chef, preferably within an aged care or healthcare environment
• Experience preparing meals for large groups
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Valid Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, where required
• Valid Police Check
• 100 Points of ID
• Valid Work Rights
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain

What will you be doing? Cook / Chef

• Preparing and cooking nutritious and high-quality meals for residents
• Following menus, recipes and dietary requirements
• Preparing meals that cater to special dietary needs, allergies and texture-modified diets
• Ensuring meals are prepared and served on time
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Following infection control and workplace health and safety procedures
• Managing food preparation areas and kitchen equipment
• Assisting with stock rotation and monitoring food supplies
• Minimising food waste and maintaining appropriate portion sizes
• Working collaboratively with kitchen and facility staff
• Creating a positive dining experience for residents