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Are you passionate about cooking and looking for a role with real purpose?
Join our team in Westmead and use your culinary skills to make a real difference in the lives of residents in our aged care home.
Part-Time Cook | Westmead, NSW
Competitive Pay | Salary Packaging | Great Benefits
As a Part-Time Cook, you will deliver high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to the unique dietary needs of our aged care residents. This role is ideal for someone empathetic, adaptable, and committed to excellence in food service.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Prepare and cook daily meals that meet individual dietary requirements, including texture-modified options.
• Plan and rotate menus in consultation with the Service Manager and residents.
• Ensure all food preparation meets hygiene, safety and HACCP standards
• Manage food purchasing, storage, and usage within budget guidelines.
• Foster a safe and respectful kitchen environment, adhering to Safe Work Practices.
About You
• Experience in aged care (preferred), including cook fresh/cook chill methodology
• Certificate III in Hospitality, Commercial Cookery, or similar
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and NSW Food Regulation requirements
• Experience managing food purchasing within budget
• Understanding of texture-modified foods and allergen management
• A caring, resident-focused approach
Who is Uniting?
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:
• A National Criminal History Check
• Reference checks
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Working Check
• Other pre-employment screenings
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