Part-Time Aged Care Kitchen Cook — Nutritious Meals

Swiaa Village; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

Supportive culture

Professional development in aged care

Job summary

SWIAA Village in Bossley Park, NSW is seeking a Kitchen Cook – Aged Care on a part-time basis to prepare nutritious, delicious meals for residents in a supportive aged care environment. You will plan menus with the nutrition team, ensure meals meet dietary requirements, maintain food safety, and work with the care team to accommodate allergies, intolerances and therapeutic diets.

Candidates should have a recognised cooking qualification or significant kitchen experience, strong hygiene

Qualifications

• Recognised cooking qualification or significant experience in a professional kitchen.
• Experience preparing meals for aged care or healthcare settings.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards and food handling regulations.
• Understanding of therapeutic and modified diets, including nutrition for older adults.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and dietary requirements for aged care residents.
• Plan menus with nutrition team to ensure meals are nutritious and appealing.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards per regulations.
• Manage kitchen inventory and place orders for supplies.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and cleaning standards.
• Accommodate individual resident dietary needs (allergies, intolerances, therapeutic diets).
• Collaborate with aged care team to respond to resident preferences and feedback.
• Maintain records of meal preparation and food usage.

Skills

Cook in professional kitchen

Aged care meals

Food safety

Therapeutic diets

Dietary modifications

Team collaboration

Education

Cooking qualification

Job description

SWIAA Village in Bossley Park, NSW is seeking a Kitchen Cook – Aged Care on a part-time basis to prepare nutritious, delicious meals for residents in a supportive aged care environment. You will plan menus with the nutrition team, ensure meals meet dietary requirements, maintain food safety, and work with the care team to accommodate allergies, intolerances and therapeutic diets.

Candidates should have a recognised cooking qualification or significant kitchen experience, strong hygiene