Cook Opportunities – Queensland | Aged Care

Annual salary $63,000 – $80,000 + Super + penalties- dependent on the grade

•    QLD Australia- Metro & Regional Locations

•    Homes include: Aspley, Ayr, Birkdale, Bulimba, Caboolture, Camp Hill, Chelmer, Ferny Grove, Gatton, Greenbank, Holland Park, Home Hill, Kirwan, Kuluin, Lodges on George, Lutwyche, Magnolia, Maroochydore, Redlynch, Salisbury, Sandgate Griffith, Sandgate Lucinda, Sandgate Musgrave, Sippy Downs, The Gap, Whitfield, Wynnum, Yeronga

•    Link for more information: https://www.regis.com.au/aged-care-facilities/locations/

•    Full time role

•    Develop your Cooking career with a leading Aged Care provider

•    Work for a values driven organisation            

Food is an immense pleasure, and this role will support us in ensuring that Regis meals create joy in the daily lives of our residents. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience working in commercial catering or Aged Care and someone that is passionate about assisting our residents with their daily needs. This role will include menu planning, catering management, ordering, quality service delivery, and continuous improvement

As a team that supports older people to live life on their terms, we genuinely care - for our people, our work and the elderly. That’s why we make a big deal of recognising and supporting you, creating a culture of mutual respect, and offering more opportunities to build your career. 

We believe in the power of hearts and minds. Of thoughts and actions. And how the little things make a real difference. We're a close-knit, collaborative team that values kindness and puts your wellbeing first. Our commitment to your safety shines through in our Circle of Care initiative, the winner in the Safer and Supported Workforce Awards 2024, which ensures you're physically and psychologically safe at work. We want you to feel seen, valued, and respected for the skills you share and the professional growth goals you bring. So, we celebrate your work, support your life outside work and consider you one of our own from the start.

Role responsibilities

The Cook will assist the Chef and/or Chef Manager with the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Food Safety program and the preparation, cooking and provision of quality food and beverages to meet the resident’s needs and preferences. This is to ensure production and delivery of high-quality meals. This position may also require manual handling tasks to be performed that include, but are not limited to, transferring (lift, lower, carry, push, pull, slide), using equipment used for carrying objects and for manual handling of people.

The Cook is required to model and actively support both the Regis value proposition of Living with Support and the Regis values of Optimism, Passion, Integrity and Respect. You will be responsible for supervision and delivery of premium meal service including menu planning, catering, infrastructure management, ordering, quality service delivery, service delivery improvement. A strong front of house presence is required including communication with residents and families.

Key Responsibilities

•    Responsible for the correct and hygienic preparation and serving of food.

•    Responsible for maintaining and facilitating clean and hygienic work practices.

•    Responsible for the correct and attractive presentation of meals, enhancing them with garnishes, gravies and sauces. 

•    Contribute to the exceptional taste of meals by preparing, cooking and seasoning meals to residents’ satisfaction.  

•    Comply with the Food Act by being involved in the development and the ongoing maintenance of the food safety plan. 

•    Follow correct food safety procedures and processes to properly cook food, and regulate cooking temperatures by monitoring and adjusting temperatures of ovens, stovetops and other cooking appliances.

•    Prevent cross-contamination and properly prepare food to meet special dietary requirements, such as gluten and dairy intolerances, allergies and preferences.

•    Inspect food upon delivery to determine quality and freshness ensuring residents only receive high standard meals. This involves ensuring the food is stored at the correct temperatures and routinely monitoring changes in temperatures. Any issues are promptly reported to the Chef or Chef Manager.

•    Liaise with Assist the Chef and/or Chef Manager to liaise with, residents and significant others for menu planning,  food preparation and special occasions.

•    Contributes to menu planning to meet resident's dietary needs and preferences.

•    Preparation, serving, presentation, and delivery of food and refreshments in accordance with the Food Safety Program. (FSP)

•    Washing dishes and cleaning in accordance with the Food Safety Program.

•    Assist in the monitoring and recording requirements of the FSP for example, recording temperatures, cleaning schedule completion and receipt of goods.

•    Reports and assists in the follow up of customer complaints and Improvement Request Forms for food services.

•    Undertake compulsory education and training requirements with regard to chemical handling, customer service, fire safety, Food safe program, hand washing competency, manual handling competency, mandatory reporting of abuse and emergency training. 

•    Identify and manage risk - OH&S, Risk Managmenet, Quality/Compliance, Safety

Requirements for the role 

•    Experience in Aged Care (preferred)

•    Qualification (Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery) and/or experience working as a Cook in Aged Care would be advantageous but not necessary

•    Understanding of special dietary needs 

•    Exceptional customer service mindset

•    Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.  

 To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, supply a NDIS worker screening clearance, flu vaccinations, and certification proof.   

Benefits to support and reward you 

•    Enjoy a flexible working environment giving you better life balance and wellbeing 

•    Lots of opportunities to realise your potential in an organisation that invests in your personal development. Enjoy support to grow, learn, and explore new career pathways or specialisations across Australia 

•    Salary packaging through Maxxia

•    Caring for your wellbeing through discounts on health insurance and gym membership, and free access to counselling, financial guidance and personal support 

•    Regis Employee Referral Program to recommend friends and get financially rewarded

•    Reward and recognition programs to celebrate your hard work

Ready to apply? 

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of others, we want to hear from you.