Resident-Centred Aged Care Cook

Bupa Dental; Geelong; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Learning & development

Flexible shifts

Internal transfers

Job summary

Bupa Aged Care is seeking a Cook for one of our care homes in Geelong, Victoria. You will plan, prepare, and present nutritious meals in a home-like environment, focusing on resident wellbeing and person-first care.

You will liaise with residents, families and the care team to meet dietary and cultural needs, support efficient kitchen operations and ensure food safety and infection control practices are followed.

Qualifications

• Experience in the preparation and delivery of meals within a similar environment.
• Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare well balanced and nutritious meals for residents.
• Liaise with residents, families, and the care team to meet dietary, individual and cultural needs.
• Support the efficient functioning of kitchen and catering services.
• Comply with infection control and food safety procedures.
• Perform administrative duties related to kitchen operations such as stock taking and quality assessment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Problem solving

Food safety

Education

Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Bupa Aged Care is seeking a Cook for one of our care homes in Geelong, Victoria. You will plan, prepare, and present nutritious meals in a home-like environment, focusing on resident wellbeing and person-first care.

You will liaise with residents, families and the care team to meet dietary and cultural needs, support efficient kitchen operations and ensure food safety and infection control practices are followed.