Part-Time Aged Care Cook: Nutritious Meals & Warm Service

Respect Aged Care; Victoria; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Supportive leadership team and culture

Meaningful difference in residents’生活

Job summary

Respect Aged Care’s Respect Chaffey House is seeking a part-time Food Services Cook to join the hospitality team, delivering nutritious meals and supporting residents’ dietary needs.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, timely service, and collaboration to create a positive dining experience for older Australians. The successful candidate will have cooking experience in aged care or hospitality, food safety knowledge, and a compassionate, flexible approach.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in aged care, healthcare, or hospitality.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and safe handling.
• Hold a Food Safety Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals according to menus and dietary needs.
• Present meals attractively and serve promptly.
• Follow food safety and infection control procedures.
• Assist with special diets and texture-modified meals.
• Support stock management and proper food storage.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and dining area.
• Collaborate with care and hospitality teams to meet residents' needs.
• Contribute to a respectful, supportive team culture focused on wellbeing.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Compassionate care

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Respect Aged Care’s Respect Chaffey House is seeking a part-time Food Services Cook to join the hospitality team, delivering nutritious meals and supporting residents’ dietary needs.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, timely service, and collaboration to create a positive dining experience for older Australians. The successful candidate will have cooking experience in aged care or hospitality, food safety knowledge, and a compassionate, flexible approach.