Food Services Cook
- Prepare and cook nutritious meals for aged care residents, accommodating dietary requirements and modified food textures.
- Support menu requirements and maintain food safety, infection control, kitchen hygiene and cleanliness standards.
- Work collaboratively in a busy food services team and across a range of shifts.
About the Role
We are looking for a full-time Food Services Cook to join the team at Ingham Lodge.
This role focuses on preparing and delivering nutritious, high-quality meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of residents in a welcoming aged care environment.
You will work as part of a supportive food services team, assisting with meal preparation, cooking, menu requirements, food safety and maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene. You will also help ensure residents receive enjoyable meals that support their health and wellbeing.
Why Ingham?
Based in Ingham, Queensland our 50 bed care community is set in a peaceful, rural setting designed to feel like home. Overlooking neighboring farmland with views of the local animals this is a truly unique site.
About Respect
Respect is the largest aged care provider in regional areas across Australia. We are a not-for-profit organisation focused on providing quality care to residents and supportive workplaces for employees.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary and entitlements.
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Not-for-profit salary packaging.
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Part-time stability.
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Supportive food services team environment.
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Learning and development opportunities.
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Meaningful work in aged care.
About You
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Previous experience working as a Cook, preferably in aged care, healthcare or a similar environment.
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Relevant cookery qualification or demonstrated cooking experience.
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Understanding of food safety, hygiene and infection control practices.
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Ability to prepare nutritious meals while accommodating dietary requirements and modified food textures.
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Strong organisational and time management skills.
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Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
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Good communication and teamwork skills.
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Genuine interest in providing quality food services to aged care residents.
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Flexibility to work across a range of shifts.
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Current National Police Certificate.
Apply today and join the wonderful team at Ingham Lodge.
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