Cook - Aged Care - Centennial Lodge

4 days ago

Wantirna South VIC, Australia Royal Freemasons Ltd Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
  • Part time, ongoing role
  • Friday to Sunday –
  • Join a progressive & supportive team

Nourish lives with care and compassion. 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

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Cook to join our aged care team and play a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our residents through nutritious, high-quality meals.

As a Cook in our aged care home in Wantirna South, you will create delicious, wholesome meals that cater to the individual needs of our residents, including modified diets and cultural preferences. You'll work as part of a dedicated hospitality team that values teamwork, respect, and making a real difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook a variety of meals in line with the menu plan, dietary requirements, and food safety standards.
  • Ensure meals are presented attractively and served on time.
  • Collaborate with the clinical and care team to meet residents' individual dietary needs.
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and comply with all food safety regulations.
  • Assist in ordering, stock rotation, and inventory control.

About You

  • Relevant Certificate in Commercial Cookery.
  • Experience cooking in aged care is essential
  • Understanding of special dietary needs including texture-modified and allergen-aware meals.
  • Strong time management and teamwork skills.
  • A genuine commitment to supporting the wellbeing of older people.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a purpose-driven organisation where your work matters.
  • Supportive and friendly team culture.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Access to salary packaging and other employee benefits.

Other 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 receive the Flu-Vaccine.

Why work for Royal Freemasons?

We are an established and highly regarded Not-for-Profit provider of Aged Care Services across the Residential, Home Care and Retirement Living sectors. We offer salary packaging and a comprehensive employee benefits scheme. With locations across greater Melbourne our staff benefit from great learning and career prospects, fantastic resources and enjoy an envied reputation for excellence in care.

Royal Freemasons is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment; and maintaining the health and safety of our staff, contractors and visitors. As part of your application, you will be required to complete a pre-employment screening declaration.

Don't delay your application – applications will be shortlisted as they are received.

Apply now and help us provide nutritious meals and warm hospitality to the older Australians in our care.

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