Lead Cook - Aged Care Dining & Kitchen Team

Juniper; Nulleywah; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate included: $40.65 AUD +Pen.

Salary packaging options up to AUD 18,

Health insurance discounts (HBF, Medib

Free onsite parking

Juniperks: recognition & discounts

LiveAI

Job summary

Juniper is seeking a skilled Cook/Chef to deliver high-quality meals for residents of our aged care facility in Western Australia. You will lead a small kitchen team, ensure nutrition and safety standards, and manage stock and ordering.

With a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, you will bring at least two years of experience in large-scale meal production and a solid understanding of dietary needs for older adults.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (essential)
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (essential)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cook/Chef in large-scale meal production
• Experience in production environments
• Basic knowledge of dietary nutrition for elderly residents
• Ability to manage bulk ordering, purchasing, and stock control
• Strong budgeting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking high-quality, nourishing meals for our residents
• Ensuring adherence to safe food handling and infection control procedures
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment
• Managing stock control, replenishing, and ordering as needed
• Complying with Juniper’s Occupational Safety and Health standards
• Supervising and providing direction to Kitchen Hands

Skills

Two+ years experience

Large-scale meal production

Dietary nutrition for elderly

Bulk ordering & stock control

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Juniper is seeking a skilled Cook/Chef to deliver high-quality meals for residents of our aged care facility in Western Australia. You will lead a small kitchen team, ensure nutrition and safety standards, and manage stock and ordering.

With a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, you will bring at least two years of experience in large-scale meal production and a solid understanding of dietary needs for older adults.