Cook- Coppin Centre
- Prepare fresh, nutritious meals catering to residents' dietary needs.
- Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
- Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to create a positive dining experience.
Melbourne VIC 3004
Royal Freemasons Coppin Residential Aged Care is seeking an experienced and dedicated Cook who is passionate about food, quality, and resident wellbeing.
Working as part of a supportive hospitality team, you will play an important role in delivering nutritious, appetising meals that make a real difference to the lives of older Australians.
Join an organisation where your skills are valued and your work has genuine purpose.
The Opportunity
As a Cook, you will play a key role in delivering safe, nutritious, and appetising meals that support the health, wellbeing, and individual preferences of our residents.
Working closely with the hospitality team, you will help create a positive dining experience that brings comfort and enjoyment to older Australians every day.
This is a permanent part-time position working a regular roster of Tuesday to Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Your Responsibilities:
- Prepare fresh, nutritious meals that cater to residents' individual dietary needs and preferences
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, handling, and storage in accordance with relevant regulations
- Manage stock levels and assist with food ordering to ensure kitchen supplies are maintained
- Safely use and store kitchen chemicals and equipment in line with workplace procedures
- Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to create a positive and supportive work environment
- Provide friendly, respectful, and responsive service to residents, visitors, and colleagues
- Adhere to Aged Care Quality Standards and organisational policies at all times
- Support a dementia-inclusive dining experience that promotes residents' dignity, choice, and wellbeing
Who We’re Looking For:
- Trade Certificate or Diploma in Cookery
- Food Handling Safety Supervisor Certificate
- Work experience in Residential Aged Care as Cook or similar experience within Hospitality/Health of at least 2 years experience
- Ability to lead by example and train a team
- Good computer literacy and documentation skills
Why Join Royal Freemasons Coppin Centre?
- Salary packaging up to $15,990 + Meals & Entertainment card ($2,650)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Free onsite parking
- A supportive, progressive, notforprofit organisation with genuine career pathways
Key Requirements
- Valid Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- COVID19 vaccination (3 doses)
- Flu vaccination encouraged
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and be part of a team that values care, quality, and community.
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