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.

Claremont Terrace is serviced well locally by a wide selection of cafes, restaurants and other amenities. This Signature service home offers elegant residential aged care accommodation including all levels of permanent, respite and palliative care.

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 year 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).
• Free seasonal flu vaccination

The successful applicant must complete a National Police Check and may need to complete a 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.