• Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits

  • Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay

  • Employee well-being program with great discounts
    
    

• Permanent Part Time Position - 4 shifts a fortnight

  • Week 1; Thursday and Friday - 8.00am to 4.06pm

  • Week 2; Thursday and Friday - 8.00am to 4.06pm
    
    

About the role

Coordinate the preparation, cooking and servicing of wholesome, nutritional meals, including responding to special dietary needs that are varied, well- presented and are of a suitable quality and quantity and, as far as is possible, respond to the resident’s stated meal preferences. Ensure compliance with Food Safety regulations, accreditation and HACCP standards.

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the position description.

About you

We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.

The successful candidate will have the following;

• Certificate 3 Commercial Cooking Certificate or worked as a Chef/Cook at a Residential Aged Care facility for 2 years minimum with the same provider.

• Previous experience working as a cook or chef with responsibility for the planning and preparation of nutritionally balanced and appetising meals in an aged care environment

• Demonstrated best practice in food preparation including meeting a variety of dietary requirements, to meet budgetary requirements

• Strong organisational and time management skills to work with minimal supervision to manage own workload and to meet deadlines

• Sound decision making, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving skill

• Excellent knowledge of the Aged Care Standards particularly as they relate to accreditation 

• Excellent knowledge of food regulatory requirements

• Intermediate computer skills using Google suite programs and proficiency in using in-house and other database and software applications

About us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your well-being and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.

Apply online: careers.southerncrosscare.com.au/jobs/search

Applications close: Thursday 20th November 2025 at 4.00pm