Cook & Kitchen Services Assistant - Aged Care

Ozcare; Tablelands Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Annual leave loading

Salary packaging options

Novated leases

Uniform and laundry allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ozcare in Malanda is seeking a part-time Cook / Kitchen Services Assistant to support our aged care clients. The role involves cooking, food preparation, and maintaining a clean kitchen alongside delivering meals to residents.

We value a warm, caring approach, flexibility, and prior kitchen experience. Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19, plus current police screening and First Aid/CPR certificates, are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated cooking experience for large groups.
• Experience in a kitchen environment is desirable.
• Current First Aid & CPR certificates.
• Food safety supervisor certification where applicable.
• Vaccination against influenza and at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook daily meals and snacks for clients, including ingredient prep and serving.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hygienic kitchen and dining area; manage dishes and restock supplies.
• Support kitchen operations: assist with food prep, menus, orders, and stock levels.
• Uphold food safety standards and document temperatures and procedures.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

First Aid CPR

Vaccination requirements

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Police Check

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Ozcare in Malanda is seeking a part-time Cook / Kitchen Services Assistant to support our aged care clients. The role involves cooking, food preparation, and maintaining a clean kitchen alongside delivering meals to residents.

We value a warm, caring approach, flexibility, and prior kitchen experience. Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19, plus current police screening and First Aid/CPR certificates, are required.