Brief Description Volunteer – Cooking Demonstrator and Presenter

- Reporting to: Practice and Support Coordinator / Lifestyle Coordinator
- Location: Jewish Care Residential Aged Care facility in Caulfield, St Kilda or Carnegie

Volunteer Responsibilities The Cooking Demonstrator and Presenter will support aged care residents to enjoy engaging and interactive cooking experiences. The volunteer will plan and conduct cooking demonstrations, showcasing a variety of recipes and cooking techniques, while encouraging residents to participate in hands-on activities where appropriate. The volunteer may also present informal and engaging talks about nutrition, healthy eating and the joy of cooking, creating a welcoming and enjoyable environment that encourages participation, conversation and social connection.

The volunteer will build positive and respectful relationships with residents through friendly and supportive interactions and follow all relevant health, safety and infection control requirements and guidance provided by Jewish Care staff.

To be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following criteria

- A passion for cooking and an interest in sharing your knowledge and skills with others.
- Willingness to undergo or provide a NDIS Screening Check.
- Provide two referees (non-family) who can speak to your character.
- Be reliable, patient, compassionate and comfortable engaging with aged care residents.
- Ability to present information in an engaging and accessible way.

- Commitment to regular volunteering.

What We're Looking For

- A passion for cooking and culinary activities.
- A warm, friendly and engaging personality.
- Patience,



empathy and an ability to engage positively with aged care residents.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Confidence in demonstrating recipes and cooking techniques in an accessible and enjoyable way.

- A responsible approach to food preparation, health, safety and infection control requirements.
- Ability to build positive and respectful relationships with residents.
- Ability to quickly report any concerns or incidents to staff.

The original role description specifically identifies a passion for cooking, patience and empathy, and the ability to present information in an engaging and accessible manner as the key capabilities. About Us Jewish Care Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation and one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for 175 years. Our staff come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community. Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child protected organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.

📌 Cooking Demonstrator and Presenter - Volunteer (Melbourne)
🏢 Jewish Care Victoria
📍 Melbourne