Food Services Cook

Respect Group Careers; Hobart; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary packaging

Part-time stability

Supportive team

Learning and development

Meaningful work

Job summary

Respect Group in Hobart, TAS, is seeking a part-time Food Services Cook to prepare and deliver nutritious meals in an aged care setting. You will join a supportive team, focus on dietary needs, and help maintain high kitchen hygiene standards.

The role involves assisting with meal prep, cooking, and ensuring residents receive meals that support their health and wellbeing. Prior aged care experience and a current police check are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook, preferably in aged care or healthcare.
• Relevant cookery qualification or demonstrated cooking experience.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and infection control practices.
• Ability to prepare nutritious meals while accommodating dietary requirements.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine interest in providing quality food services to aged care residents.
• Flexibility to work across a range of shifts.
• Current National Police Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver nutritious meals for residents.
• Assist with meal preparation and cooking.
• Adhere to menu requirements and dietary needs.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Support residents' health and wellbeing through meals.

Skills

Food safety

Infection control

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

Dietary accommodation

Education

Cookery qualification

Job description

Food Services Cook
Part-time | St Ann's, Hobart TAS

About the Role

We are looking for a part-time Food Services Cook to join the team at St Ann's in Hobart. This role focuses on preparing and delivering nutritious, high-quality meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of residents in a welcoming aged care environment.

You will work as part of a supportive food services team, assisting with meal preparation, cooking, menu requirements, food safety and maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene. You will also help ensure residents receive enjoyable meals that support their health and wellbeing.

Why Hobart?

St Ann's is located in Hobart, Tasmania's vibrant capital city. With its beautiful waterfront, local cafes, parks and easy access to nature, Hobart offers a fantastic lifestyle with the convenience of city amenities and a welcoming community.

About Respect

Respect is the largest aged care provider in regional areas across Australia. We are a not-for-profit organisation focused on providing quality care to residents and supportive workplaces for employees.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and entitlements.

• Not-for-profit salary packaging.

• Part-time stability.

• Supportive food services team environment.

• Learning and development opportunities.

• Meaningful work in aged care.

About You

• Previous experience working as a Cook, preferably in aged care, healthcare or a similar environment.

• Relevant cookery qualification or demonstrated cooking experience.

• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and infection control practices.

• Ability to prepare nutritious meals while accommodating dietary requirements and modified food textures.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Genuine interest in providing quality food services to aged care residents.

• Flexibility to work across a range of shifts.

• Current National Police Certificate.