The Role

The Cook is responsible for delivering high-quality meals tailored to residents' dietary needs, preferences, and health requirements. Working Part-Time, reporting to the Chef, the role involves preparing nutritious and delicious meals while maintaining compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory requirements.

What's in it for you?

- Competitive base + Penalties + 12% Superannuation + 17.5% Leave Loading
- NFP Salary Packaging options of up to $15,900 Tax Free,
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family. With 24/7 access to a range of benefits with TELUS Health
- Onsite & Online professional development and program opportunities
- Be part of a rewarding not-for-profit organisation with Award-winning culture programs

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook a variety of meals, including main dishes, soups, sandwiches, salads, and AM/PM teas, in line with the menu.
- Apply basic cooking methods such as baking, frying and steaming.
- Prepare and serve nutritious, appetizing meals that meet the dietary needs of our residents.
- Engage with residents to understand and cater to their individual dietary preferences and requirements.
- Manage special diets, including texture-modified meals,



following best-practice standards.
- Participate in menu planning to ensure meals align with the Australian dietary guidelines for older adults.
- Ensure strict compliance with HACCP food safety standards and all relevant regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate effectively with the catering team to deliver safe, consistent and high-quality food services.
- Maintain a clean and hygienic work area at all times.
- Monitor and manage food costs to ensure operations remain within budget.

What You'll Bring

- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (desirable but not essential).
- Minimum years experience in a hospitality Cook background
- Ability to work collaboratively with the team and engage positively with residents.
- NDIS Workers Check, or willing to obtain - Mandatory
- Compassion and Empathy.
- Hospitality experience in an Aged Care setting or rapid-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- An understanding of resident rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes (highly regarded but not essential)

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📌 Cook | Resthaven on Quarry (Mackay)
🏢 Apollo Care Alliance
📍 Mackay