Cook - Grange, Permanent Part Time

AnglicareSA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Novated leasing

Discounts on health insurance

Employee wellbeing program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

AnglicareSA in Grange is seeking a Cook for our Residential Aged Care facility. You will prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and lead the hospitality team to ensure high standards in meal preparation and service.

The role focuses on delivering quality, flavoursome meals in a supportive aged care environment, with emphasis on nutrition, safety, and teamwork. Experience in aged care is desirable, and certificate qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Basic to advanced cooking skills for nutritious meals
• Ability to follow dietary requirements and modified diets
• Strong understanding of food hygiene practices

Responsibilities

• Prepare enjoyable, nutritious meals for residents based on individual requirements or modified diets
• Lead and assist the hospitality team in meal preparation and food handling
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen workspace to a high standard
• Provide prompt courteous service to residents, families, and colleagues
• Liaise with centre staff for feedback and dietary updates

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or equivalent

Experience in aged care environment (desirable)

Food hygiene practices

Liaising with suppliers within budget

Job description

• Permanent part-time role based at Grange, set rosters for stability
• Get in your passion for cooking
• Lead and support the Hospitality catering team and prepare quality, nutritional meals

So many lives. So many ways. One you.

50,000 lives and counting.

That’s how many South Australians our people support each year.

As one of the state’s leading not-for-profits, we’re making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve - and we’re growing our reach for the future.

It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone with real compassion and care. Could that person be you?

Join us as a Cook at our Residential Aged Care Facility in Grange, and be part of something bigger.

What you'll do

If you’re looking for a role to utilise your cooking skills in a dynamic environment then we have a great role for you! The position of Cook in our Aged care site will give you lots of variety and job satisfaction, as you look after the nutritional needs and health of our residents. This role also leads and supports our hospitality team to assist in meal preparation and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

• Prepare enjoyable, nutritious meals for our residents on their individual requirements or modified diet
• Liaise with the staff at the centre for feedback on how meals were received and for any updates to dietary requirements.
• Use initiative, be organised and flexible to meet food service needs, including promotion of healthy eating practices.
• Lead and assist the hospitality team in meal preparation and following food handling practices
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace to a high-standard.
• Provide prompt courteous service and act in a professional manner at all times when dealing with residents, families, team, and colleagues.

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or equivalent
• Experience working in an aged care environment is highly desirable
• Proven ability to work positively and productively to prepare and deliver quality, nutritious, flavoursome meals that meet legislative, regulatory and dietary requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding of food hygiene practices.

We would also love you to have:

• Proven ability to liaise with suppliers and order supplies for the kitchen within budget.
• Ability to develop a strong, cohesive work team.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to interact with our residents in a friendly manner.

We are after an experienced Cook to work in our Residential Aged Care facility in Grange, to utilise your creativity and passion for food to deliver outstanding meals for our residents that are nutritious and delicious.

Why AnglicareSA?

Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.

Here’s what you can expect in your career at AnglicareSA:

So many lives, right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you’ll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. That’s something to be proud of.

So many ways, for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.

So much compassion, and a place to belong: At AnglicareSA, you’ll never feel alone. You’ll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you’ll build relationships that last a lifetime.

More to enjoy:

Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships

Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways, paid study leave and education assistance

Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more

Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities

Our impact starts with you

Join AnglicareSA, and help us change lives and communities.

For more information, please contact Mina Prajapat, Recruitment Business Partner, at [e-mail]. Please note: we do not accept applications via email, and we do not offer visa sponsorship opportunities.

At AnglicareSA, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. We value the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve, and we strive to create a place where everyone - regardless of background and ability - feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment, bank account details, or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre-employment checks. To verify the legitimacy of this job advertisement, please refer to our official website or contact our recruitment team directly.