Cook

About the role

Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group. 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 8 7 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, c elebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively. A bout the Opportunity We are seeking a dedicated Cook to deliver high-quality food services to our residents while providing kitchen and food preparation support to our Chef. This role is essential in ensuring nutritious, well-presented meals that meet the diverse needs of Residents in our care. Key Responsibilities Take direction from the Chef and work collaboratively within the kitchen team Plan, prepare, and present delicious, well-balanced, and nutritious meals for residents Assist with general food preparation, kitchen duties, and stock control Purchase and order food supplies and kitchen equipment as required Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and served in compliance with relevant legislation and food safety standards To be successful in this role, you will have: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher A minimum of one year’s experience in a commercial kitchen (aged care or hospital experience preferred) Bulk cooking experience (highly desirable) Experience preparing texture-modified meals ( advantageous ) Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with residents, families, and colleagues Mandatory for compliance Willingness to apply for a National Police Check Australian Permanent Resident Management references What we offer: Plenty of career progression opportunities - ongoing training Friendly team and great culture. Salary packaging options and tax benefits of up to $15,900 plus additional $2650 in entertainment per year available! EAP for you and your family Discounts on retail and insurances. Free annual Flu Shots About this location: The Ormsby,a 136-bed residential aged care facility located in the beautiful Buderim. The Ormsby is close to shops, banks, schools and medical services, while still being a part of the welcoming, friendly Buderim village and only 15 minutes from the Sunsh Why Work For Bolton Clarke: Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support Career progression and development opportunities Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free Private health insurance and gym discounts An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family Apply Now: Our application process takes 10 minutes to apply, please follow the below link to start your application. Our commitment to diversity: At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status. Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion. If you have any further queries, please contact Heather Gardiner (workwithus@boltonclarke.com.au)

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