Part-Time Aged Care Cook – Nutritious Meals

Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health invites applications for a Cook role in our Parkville aged care facility. You will prepare nutritious meals meeting residents’ dietary needs, maintain a clean kitchen, and support dietitians and care staff in menu planning and service.

Bring a Certificate 3 or 4 in Commercial Cookery and prior aged care cooking experience. This permanent part-time role requires 60 hours per fortnight, Thursday to Sunday, at Mercy Place Parkville.

Qualifications

• Qualified cook with Certificate 3 or 4 in Commercial Cookery.
• Experience cooking in aged care or healthcare settings preferred.
• Ability to follow dietary requirements and texture-modified diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals per dietary requirements and resident preferences.
• Maintain hygiene and kitchen cleanliness per food safety standards.
• Assist with stock, menu planning and waste management.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Dietary requirements

Education

Certificate 3 or 4 in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Mercy Health invites applications for a Cook role in our Parkville aged care facility. You will prepare nutritious meals meeting residents’ dietary needs, maintain a clean kitchen, and support dietitians and care staff in menu planning and service.

Bring a Certificate 3 or 4 in Commercial Cookery and prior aged care cooking experience. This permanent part-time role requires 60 hours per fortnight, Thursday to Sunday, at Mercy Place Parkville.