Cook (Croydon)

Position Description / Key Responsibilities: Planning and preparing nutritious meals for elderly residents Cooking according to dietary requirements and care plans Preparing texture-modified foods (soft, minced, pureed diets) Ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance Supervising cooks, kitchen assistants, and food service staff Monitoring food quality, portion control, and presentation Ordering and managing stock and kitchen supplies Minimising food waste and controlling kitchen costs Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and work areas Following infection control procedures common in aged care environments Working with dietitians, nurses, and care staff regarding resident nutrition Preparing meals in large quantities while maintaining consistency Managing meal service schedules for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks Ensuring compliance with Australian aged care quality standards Training junior kitchen staff where required Key Requirements: Menu planning Supervising kitchen staff Food safety compliance Dietary management Stock and cost control Cooking at commercial scale Texture-modified meals Special dietary cooking Nutrition-focused meal prep Pay: $76,515.00 per year Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qxe5x