Cook
Core
Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for residents in a care home while supervising kitchen staff and maintaining a safe, hygienic environment.
Role type
Senior Cook (Kitchen Supervisor)
Builds
Daily meals, seasonal menus, and special occasion catering for aged care residents
Domain
Aged care / Hospitality
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Commercial cookery certification, food safety supervision, menu planning, staff leadership, inventory management, dietary accommodation
Preferred skills
Aged care or health sector experience, Food Safety Supervisor certificate
Technologies
Kitchen operations systems
Responsibilities
Create nutritious meals respecting dietary needs and cultural backgrounds, lead and motivate kitchen staff, oversee food purchasing and stock control, maintain clean and safe kitchen facilities, cater for special events
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with supervisory duties