Cook - Residential Care

Ozcare; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Uniform & laundry allowance

Private health insurance discounts

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Ozcare in Townsville is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents, aligning with dietary requirements and approved menus.

You will ensure IDDSI compliance, maintain high hygiene standards, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a busy kitchen environment. A focus on resident wellbeing and quality dining experiences is essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience cooking for aged care residents is advantageous.
• Prepare nutritious meals that meet dietary and texture modification requirements for older people.
• Knowledge and understanding of IDDSI.
• Flexible to cover morning, afternoon, and occasional weekend shifts.
• Vaccination against Influenza and at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine.
• Current Police Screening Certificate; First Aid & CPR training up to date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with corporate menus, recipes and dietary requirements.
• Ensure all meals meet IDDSI and texture-modified needs.
• Follow safe food handling, hygiene and infection control standards.
• Monitor and comply with Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Warm and caring nature

Teamwork

Time management

Flexible availability

Compassionate and resident-focused

Education

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

As a Cook you'll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our clients. Your tasks will include:

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with corporate menus, recipes and dietary requirements
• Ensure all meals meet IDDSI and texture-modified needs
• Follow safe food handling, hygiene and infection control standards
• Monitor and comply with Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental practices

Your Attributes

We're looking for a person who has what it takes to support our aged care team to deliver exceptional services to our clients. You have:

• Excellent communication skills
• A warm and caring nature
• Friendly, kind and respectful towards elderly residents
• Commitment to provide high-quality dining experience for elderly residents
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills

How You'll Benefit

You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:

• Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases
• Private health insurance discounts
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Uniform and laundry allowance
• Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Demonstrated previous cooking experience for aged care residents would be an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to prepare nutritious meals that meet the dietary and texture modification requirements of older people
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of IDDSI
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong time management and organisational skills in a busy kitchen environment.
• Flexible availability to cover annual leave, sick leave and ability to work morning, afternoon, and occasional weekend shifts.
• Compassionate and resident-focused approach, strong communication and teamwork skills, commitment to delivering high-quality dining experiences for residents.
• Be vaccinated against Influenza & at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine
• Hold a current Police Screening Certificate
• Current First Aid & CPRtraining Certificates

We're hiring smiles. Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.

Welcoming All

We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation.