Job Details
Job Title: Cook
Employment Type: Permanent full-time
Location: 1 Hungerford Ave, Halls Head, Mandurah, WA
Salary: $63,000 to $88,000 per annum (based on qualifications, experience and other applicable allowances)
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and dedicated Cook to join our aged care facility in Mandurah. You will play a vital role in preparing nutritious, high‐quality meals that cater to the dietary needs of our residents.
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.
- Store 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.
What You'll Bring
- Relevant qualification as a Cook (Minimum requirement: Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery).
- Significant experience in commercial cooking.
- 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.
Requirements
- Current Police Check.
Equity and Inclusion
Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Cook employer: The Mercy Health Group
Mercy Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Clinical Nurse Educators at our Werribee Mercy Hospital and surrounding sites. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide unique opportunities to shape the future of mental health care while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join our dedicated team and experience the pride that comes from delivering compassionate care in a stable and secure setting.
