About Us:

Waverley Hill SRS is a dedicated Supported Residential Service providing high-quality, personalised care and accommodation to our residents. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, family-like environment where our residents feel safe, respected, and well-nourished.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate Cook to join our team and lead our kitchen in delivering fresh, nutritious, and home-style meals.

Key Responsibilities:
Meal Preparation: Plan, prepare, and cook high-quality, nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks) for residents according to scheduled menus.
Dietary Requirements: Modify meals to cater to specific dietary, medical, texture, and cultural needs of residents (e.g., diabetic-friendly, low sodium, minced/moist).
Food Safety & Hygiene: Strictly adhere to the facility's Food Safety Program, maintaining impeccable cleanliness, sanitization, and food handling practices.
Stock Management: Manage kitchen inventory, monitor stock rotation, and assist with ordering fresh ingredients within budget guidelines.
Documentation: Maintain accurate daily logs, including temperature checks (fridge, freezer, and cooling/heating logs) and waste management records.

About You (Skills & Experience):




Experience: Proven experience working as a cook, preferably within an SRS, aged care, commercial kitchen, or community care environment.
Qualifications: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) is highly regarded. A current Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or Food Handlers certificate) is essential.
Skills: Solid time-management skills with the ability to work independently and serve meals on time.
Attributes: A compassionate, patient, and respectful approach when interacting with residents and staff.

Mandatory Requirements:

To be considered for this role, you must possess or be willing to obtain:
A valid National Police Check (issued within the last 6 months).
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check .
Full Australian working rights.
Evidence of up-to-date vaccinations (as required by current aged care/SRS sector guidelines).

What We Offer:
A supportive, friendly, and collaborative team workplace.
Consistent, predictable hours with a excellent work-life balance (no late-night restaurant finishes).
The prospect to make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our residents.

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