RetireAustralia is seeking a talented and dedicated Cook to join our passionate team at Glengara Retirement Village on a part-time basis. As our in-house Cook, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional dining experiences for our residents, ensuring they enjoy delicious and nutritious meals while adhering to the highest standards of health, safety and food handling practices.

Part time role including weekend shifts - no late nights

The Position

Reporting to the Village Manager, you will also be responsible for:

- Assisting in the control and monitoring of stocktake, food orders and costing for an efficient kitchen operation.
- Maintaining and managing food handling regulations and kitchen compliance standards.
- Planning and preparing food for events and special functions within the village.
- Ensuring resident privacy and confidentiality requirements are maintained at all times.

We're on the lookout for someone with:

- Good availability across weekdays and weekends, with weekend availability essential.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- Experience preparing nutritionally balanced meals for older people, including those with specific dietary requirements.
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or formal Chef/Cook qualifications.
- National Police Check (or ability to obtain).
- First Aid and CPR Certificate (or ability to obtain).
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment, including Drug and Alcohol Testing.




- The wellbeing of all RetireAustralia team members is our priority and we regularly run initiatives such as safety training, wellness challenges, mental health awareness programs and a free annual flu vaccination program.
- We have a dedicated learning and development team, who have received industry recognition for their training and development programs which assist team members to achieve their personal and career development goals while working at RetireAustralia.
- RetireAustralia offers a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program to all employees and their family members to assist with work-related and personal issues.

Who we are

RetireAustralia is a leading private owner, operator and developer of retirement villages with a focus on creating thriving communities where older Australians live the life they choose in their own homes.

Across our villages in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia we are revolutionising retirement living through our continuum of care model and range of accommodation options that integrate independent living with Support At Home services and on-site higher acuity care facilities. We are also building the future of retirement living, expanding several existing communities and developing new purpose-built communities in areas with high demand for quality senior living.

With customers at the centre, a wonderful culture and an ambitious growth strategy in a sector experiencing rapid expansion and diversification, RetireAustralia is an employer of choice for individuals who want to make their mark.

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