Job Description

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals and desserts for residents, ensuring appealing appearance, taste and consistency
• Focus on scaled preparation while maintaining standards across all meal services
• Follow established menus and recipes, and contribute to the development of recipes, themed menus and meal plans
• Ensure/Adhere that meals and desserts meet individual resident dietary requirements, preferences and textures
• Ensure all food handling, storage, preparation and service meet relevant food safety, hygiene, infection control and regulatory standards
• Ensure kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas are cleaned, sanitised and maintained to a high standard; help identify and report equipment faults or maintenance needs
• Work within the catering team, supporting colleagues and collaborating with the food service manager, dietitian/nutritionist, nursing and care teams to meet resident needs
• Maintain accurate records as required (e.g., food temperature logs, menu changes, stock rotation
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives: provide feedback on menus, suggest improvements, respond to resident feedback
• Be flexible and willing to assist with variation in workload or special events and celebrations (e.g., themed days, birthdays, seasonal menus) that enhance the dining experience
• Promote a respectful, supportive and safe work environment; engage professionally with residents, families and colleagues; support resident dignity and preferences at all times

• Certificate III (or higher) in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience working as a Cook or Chef in an aged care, health care or large-scale catering environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and infection control standards, including compliance with the Food Safety Standards
• Ability to prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals and desserts for large numbers while maintaining flavour, texture and presentation consistency
• Understanding of dietary modifications and special dietary needs (e.g. texture-modified, diabetic, low-salt, allergen-free, vegetarian and cultural diets)
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy kitchen environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary aged care team
• Reliable, punctual and able to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays as required
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain prior)

• Aged or Health Care experience desired