Residential Care Cook | Flexible Hours & Above‑Award Wages

Calvary; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Job summary

Calvary is seeking a Cook for a casual position in Coffs Harbour to join the kitchen team and support the delivery of high-quality meals for residents. You will assist the Chef with cooking, food safety, and auditing to ensure compliance and excellent service.

This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive team environment with above award wages and potential for career progression within Calvary’s care facilities in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in the residential care or health care sectors.
• Working knowledge of menu planning, ordering, managing stock levels, IDDSI, staff supervision and allergen management.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (minimum).
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Health Care Competencies).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the preparation of daily meals for residents that meet dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are fresh, well presented, appetising and aromatic.
• Maintain compliance with food safety standards and codes.
• Liaise with residents and families to ensure satisfaction with food services.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Menu planning

Food safety

Allergen management

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Calvary is seeking a Cook for a casual position in Coffs Harbour to join the kitchen team and support the delivery of high-quality meals for residents. You will assist the Chef with cooking, food safety, and auditing to ensure compliance and excellent service.

This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive team environment with above award wages and potential for career progression within Calvary’s care facilities in the region.