Weekend Cook | Penrith | Permanent Part Time

Hardi Aged Care; Penrith; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Hardi Aged Care is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and experienced Cook to join our kitchen team at the Penrith facility. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents and must be available to work weekends, Fridays to Sundays, in a permanent part-time role.

Join our Head Chef to ensure high-quality meals, meet dietary needs and maintain HACCP standards, while supporting a positive team environment and reliable service.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience in aged care food services (highly regarded).
• Knowledge of nutritional and special dietary requirements, including texture-modified meals.
• Strong organisational, time management and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead the kitchen team when required.
• Current National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook weekend meals in accordance with our four-week rotating menu and standardised recipes.
• Ensure all meals meet quality standards, including presentation, portion control, consistency and texture requirements.
• Prepare meals catering to residents' individual nutritional and dietary needs, including texture-modified diets.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with HACCP guidelines.
• Supervise and support the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations and timely meal service.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Leadership

Independence

Food safety

Education

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Weekend Cook | Penrith | Permanent Part Time

Hardi Aged Care is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and experienced Cook to join our dedicated kitchen team at our Penrith facility.

Working alongside our Head Chef, you will play an important role in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents, while ensuring an enjoyable dining experience.You must be available to work on Fridays.

Weekend Cook – Aged Care | Penrith

• Permanent Part-Time | Friday to Sunday

THE OPPORTUNITY

Hardi Aged Care is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and experienced Cook to join our dedicated kitchen team at our Penrith facility.

Working alongside our Head Chef, you will play an important role in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents, while ensuring an enjoyable dining experience.You must be available to work on Fridays.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and cook weekend meals in accordance with our four-week rotating menu and standardised recipes.

• Ensure all meals meet quality standards, including presentation, portion control, consistency and texture requirements.

• Prepare meals catering to residents' individual nutritional and dietary needs, including texture-modified diets.

• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with HACCP guidelines.

• Supervise and support the kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef.

• Ensure efficient kitchen operations and timely meal service.

• Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Availability to work on public holidays and provide cover during annual leave periods

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery.

• A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or willingness to obtain one.

• Previous experience in aged care food services (highly regarded).

• Knowledge of nutritional and special dietary requirements, including texture-modified meals.

• Strong organisational, time management and teamwork skills.

• The ability to work independently and lead the kitchen team when required.

• Current National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

• COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations in accordance with applicable requirements.

ABOUT HARDI AGED CARE

Family-owned and family at heart, Hardi Aged Care is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a welcoming and supportive environment.

We believe that nutritious, delicious meals are an essential part of our residents' health, wellbeing and quality of life. Our dedicated kitchen teams take pride in creating positive dining experiences every day.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.