Cook

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Permanent, Part Time

Located in: Mercy Place Albury, 578 Poole Street, Albury NSW 2640

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Contact: Mark Massey | Service Manager | [email protected]

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Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there' care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in that, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organization with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us at Mercy Health and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Cook, you'll create cherished moments each day.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled cook to join our team who loves to work with a team caring for the elderly.

What you'll bring

You're reliable, resilient and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are genuinely interested in supporting others and making a difference in your community.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook meals in accordance with aged care dietary requirements, menu plans, and resident preferences.

Maintain a clean, hygienic, and organized kitchen environment in line with food safety standards.

Ensure special diets (texture-modified, diabetic, allergen-free) are accurately prepared and served.

Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities.

Collaborate with dietitians and facility staff to ensure meal quality and compliance with care plans.

Supervise and mentor kitchen assistants or food service staff when required.

Participate in stock ordering, rotation, menu planning and waste management.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

Relevant qualification as a Cook (Minimum requirement, Certificate 3 or 4 in Commercial Cookery).

Prior experience working as a Cook at Aged Care settings.

A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective resident care and management.

The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

Police Check

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Click here to Apply now →