Cook - South Australia

Description and requirements
Cook Opportunities – South Australia | Aged Care
Annual Salary AU$55,000 - AU$80,000 + Super + penalties – Level of experience and skill will determine grade and salary

• South Australia, Australia - Metro & Regional Locations
• Locations include Burnside, Kingswood, Marleston, Playford. Click here for more information: Locations – Regis Aged Care
• Full time and Part time available
• Develop your Career with a leading Aged Care provider
• Work for a values driven organisation

The opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated Cook to join our aged care team across multiple locations in South Australia. In this role, you will support the Chef in preparing and delivering high-quality meals that meet residents' dietary needs and preferences, while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. This position involves manual handling and requires a commitment to hygiene, teamwork, and resident satisfaction.

Join our passionate team who love what they do and can support you in building your career at our Regis Home.  Our continuity of carer model means you will have the time to build strong relationships through being the familiar face our residents rely upon.

At over 84 locations supported by 12,000 employees across Australia, there are endless opportunities to grow or progress your career in any way you want.

How You Will Make An Impact As a Cook
As a Cook, you'll support the Chef in delivering high-quality meals that meet residents' dietary needs and preferences, while ensuring compliance with the Regis Food Safety Program. This role involves food preparation, safe use of catering equipment, and manual handling tasks such as lifting, carrying, and operating relevant equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals hygienically, ensuring taste, presentation, and dietary standards are met.
• Follow food safety procedures, including temperature control and allergen management.
• Assist with stock deliveries, storage, and rotation using FIFO principles.
• Monitor food quality and report issues to the Chef or Chef Manager.
• Support menu planning and resident engagement for special occasions.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment in line with the Food Safety Program.
• Record temperatures, cleaning schedules, and goods received as required.
• Assist with customer feedback and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Attend mandatory annual training (e.g., food safety, manual handling, emergency procedures).
• Participate in quality improvement programs and maintain manual handling competency.

Make a real impact you can feel good about. There's something special about what we do at Regis. We know that real care isn't only about meeting needs, it's about truly knowing the people we look after.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Experience in Aged Care (preferred)
• Qualification (Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery) and/or experience working as a Cook in Aged Care would be advantageous but not necessary
• Understanding of special dietary needs
• Exceptional customer service mindset
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.

Benefits That Support And Reward You

• Flexibility - experience the flexibility to balance work and life
• Competitive Rates - earn competitive hourly rates with opportunities for overtime
• Development - grow your career through comprehensive training and development programs
• Study Assistance - whether you're starting out or advancing your qualifications, our Study Assistance Program supports everything from traineeships to Bachelor Degrees
• Reward and Recognition - your dedication won't go unnoticed—our reward and recognition initiatives celebrate the great work you do every day

Belonging at Regis
We are proud to support over 10,000 residents and clients across residential aged care homes, home care, retirement living, day therapy and day respite centres. The work we do positively impacts the lives of older people and their families. It really is work you can feel good about.

What Our People Love About Working Here
As a team that supports older people to live life on their terms, we genuinely care - for our people, our work and the elderly. We make a big deal of recognising and supporting you, creating a culture of mutual respect, and offering more opportunities to build your career.

We believe in the power of hearts and minds. We know how the little things make a real difference. We are a close-knit, collaborative team that values kindness and puts your wellbeing first. Our commitment to your safety shines through in our Circle of Care initiative, the winner in the Safer and Supported Workforce Awards 2024, which ensures you are physically and psychologically safe at work. We want you to feel seen, valued, and respected for who you are as an individual and the professional skills you bring to the team. We celebrate your work, support your life outside of work and consider you one of our own from the start.

At Regis, real impact starts with you.
No matter your role, you can take pride in knowing you are making a real, lasting impact on people's lives and helping to shape the future of aged care in Australia. It is work you can feel good about. #JoinRegis

To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, including NDIS or police check (role dependent), current year flu vaccination, and certification proof.