Cook
About this role
Cook - Residential Aged Care
Cook role based in our residential aged care home in Yass, NSW
Shift Pattern - Saturday & Sunday - 9 AM to 5 PM
Salary packaging opportunities up to $15,900 per year
We are seeking applications for the role of a Cook at our residential aged care home in Yass - Thomas Eccles Gardens. The role is to work through the week with a great team and develop and delivering nutritious meals to our elderly residents in line with their choices and preferences.
The role will involve:
Preparation and cooking of various meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
Complying with all infection control and safe food handling procedures
Liaising with our residents, their families, and the care team
Timely completion of all required documentation and reporting
Skills and Experience required
Certificate in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is preferred
Verifiable experience in the preparation and delivery of meals within Aged Care, Hospital, or similar environment
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to solve problems independently
An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes
Willing to undergo a National Police check
Our commitment to diversity
We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, currently serving ADF personnel, their families, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued, and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or disability.