Cook

Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

About the Opportunity

Heritage Lodge, a 103 bed residential aged care facility located in Murwillumbah in the Tweed Shire, 13km south of the Queensland border. Surrounded by homely comforts and beautiful gardens, we enjoy a close-knit community that feels more like a family.

Heritage Lodge are seeking a Permanent Full Time Cook to join their team working 38 hours per week with a pay range between $36 - $40/hr plus superannuation.

As a Cook, you will provide quality food services to residents and provide kitchen and food preparation support to our Chef.  

Duties include:

• Taking direction from the Chef
• Ensure delicious, well-balanced and nutritional meals are planned, prepared and presented to meet the needs of our residents
• Assist with general food preparation, kitchen duties and stock control
• Purchase and order stock and equipment
• Ensuring all food is prepared, cooked and served in accordance with legislation

About You

To be successful, you'll need:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher
• Demonstrated minimum 1 years experience in a commercial kitchen within aged care or a hospital preferable
• Bulk cooking experience highly desirable
• Experience with texture modified food advantageous
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and co-workers

What We Can Offer

Our culture is both supportive and collaborative, where you can make your role your own. In return you'll get:

• A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career.
• Salary packaging options and tax benefits.
• A range of employee discounts and benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities.
• Mental Health Programs (EAP).

The successful applicant must complete a National Police Check, provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination, Seasonal Flu Vaccination and may need to complete an NDIS Worker Screen.

Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents’ individual needs. Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance.