Heart-driven Aged Care Cook — Part-Time

St Vincent's Health Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia is seeking a Cook for St Vincent's Care Services Yennora, a 141-bed facility 29km from Sydney's CBD. The role focuses on compassionate, patient-centred dining, with a part-time schedule Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9:30am to 5:30pm.

Preference for a trade qualification in Commercial cooking and a current Food Handler Certificate. Join a caring, inclusive team and support residents' nutrition and wellbeing with attention to dietary requirements and food safety

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial cooking is preferred.
• Current Food Handler Certificate is preferred.
• Experience with volume cooking in healthcare or similar environments is required.
• Ability to meet dietary requirements and health/nutrition needs is advantageous.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents in a 141-bed care facility.
• Cook for hospital-style or healthcare-scale requirements.
• Follow care plans and dietary restrictions.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met.
• Collaborate with care team to maintain a welcoming dining experience.

Skills

Volume cooking

Food safety

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Care plan compliance

Aged care knowledge

Education

Trade qualification in Commercial cooking

Job description

St Vincent's Health Australia is seeking a Cook for St Vincent's Care Services Yennora, a 141-bed facility 29km from Sydney's CBD. The role focuses on compassionate, patient-centred dining, with a part-time schedule Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9:30am to 5:30pm.

Preference for a trade qualification in Commercial cooking and a current Food Handler Certificate. Join a caring, inclusive team and support residents' nutrition and wellbeing with attention to dietary requirements and food safety