Cook - Footscray Footscray

6 hours ago

Footscray, Victoria, Australia Royal Freemasons LTD Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Casual opportunities
  • Join a caring, values-driven organisation
  • Join a progressive & supportive team

Want to be the one to make a positive impact in the lives of older people every day. Then Royal Freemasons is for you Experience the rewards of making a difference in older people's lives by showing compassion and care.

The opportunity
Royal Freemasons is seeking an experienced and culturally skilled Asian Cook to join our Footscray Residential Aged Care Facility on a casual basis.

In this role, you'll prepare authentic and nutritious Asian-style meals that reflect the cultural preferences of our residents, many of whom have Chinese and Vietnamese heritage. Your culinary skills will contribute to residents' comfort, health, and enjoyment — helping them feel at home through familiar flavours and high-quality food.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, cook, and present meals in accordance with menu plans, dietary guidelines, and individual resident requirements.
  • Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness in line with the Food Safety Program.
  • Oversee and support Food Services Assistants during meal preparation and service.
  • Ensure kitchen equipment and storage areas are maintained in a clean and safe condition.
  • Contribute to a positive dining experience by promoting warmth, respect, and quality

About You

  • Previous experience as a Cook or Chef, ideally in aged care, healthcare, or commercial kitchen settings.
  • Ability to prepare authentic Chinese and/or Vietnamese cuisine.
  • Proficiency in Chinese or Vietnamese is highly regarded, to support communication with residents.
  • Understanding of food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Relevant qualification in commercial cookery or equivalent experience.
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Why Join Royal Freemasons

  • Supportive and inclusive team environment.
  • Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of older Australians.
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
  • Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.

Key Requirements

  • It is a mandatory requirement when working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Clearance or National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Clearance, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of this role.
  • All Aged Care workers are encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19 (3 vaccines) and to receive the Flu-Vaccine, all successful applicants will be required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to commencement.

How To Apply
If you share our commitment to "People First – Committed to Care" and want to be part of the team we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

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