Residential Aged Care Cook — Safe, Welcoming Dining

McLean Care; Inverell; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 for liv

Meals and holiday accommodation $2,650

Job summary

Respect is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our Residential Aged Care team in Inverell, NSW. You will deliver high-quality catering that supports residents' wellbeing, while upholding food safety, compliance and resource efficiency.

With Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery and at least two years' experience in a fast-paced setting, including residential aged care, you will work collaboratively with clinical staff to meet dietary requirements and maintain welcoming dining environments.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery relevant to role.
• Minimum two years’ commercial cooking experience.
• Experience in Residential Aged Care is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of safe food handling and food safety requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, handle, store and serve food safely and hygienically.
• Present meals and beverages to a high standard.
• Maintain correct food temperatures and record temperature logs.
• Set dining rooms and prepare resident meal trays.
• Assist with dishwashing and kitchen/dining area cleaning.
• Monitor and report food wastage and usage.
• Support residents' dietary requirements in consultation with clinical staff.
• Adhere to food safety, WHS and infection control requirements.

Skills

Commercial Cookery

Food Safety

Teamwork

WHS

Resident Dining

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Respect is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our Residential Aged Care team in Inverell, NSW. You will deliver high-quality catering that supports residents' wellbeing, while upholding food safety, compliance and resource efficiency.

With Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery and at least two years' experience in a fast-paced setting, including residential aged care, you will work collaboratively with clinical staff to meet dietary requirements and maintain welcoming dining environments.