Overview
Cook Opportunities – Western Australia | Aged Care
Annual Salary AU$55,000 - AU$80,000 + Super + penalties – Level of experience and skill will determine grade and salary.
Locations
Western Australia, Australia - Metro & Regional Locations
Locations include Bunbury, Como, Embleton, Greenmount, Nedlands, North Fremantle, Port Coogee, Weston, Woodlands
Employment type
Full time
Part time available
About Regis Aged Care
Develop your Nursing career with a leading Aged Care provider.
At Regis, there are over 84 locations supported by 12,000 employees across Australia. Our continuity of carer model helps you build strong relationships with residents.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated Cook to join our aged care team across multiple locations in Western Australia. In this role, you will support the Chef in preparing and delivering high-quality meals that meet residents' dietary needs and preferences, while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. This position involves manual handling and requires a commitment to hygiene, teamwork, and resident satisfaction.
Join our passionate team who love what they do and can support you in building your career at Regis Home. Our continuity of carer model means you will have the time to build strong relationships through being the familiar face our residents rely upon.
At over 84 locations supported by 12,000 employees across Australia, there are endless opportunities to grow or progress your career in any way you want.
How You Will Make An Impact As a Cook
As a Cook, you will support the Chef in delivering high-quality meals that meet residents' dietary needs and preferences, while ensuring compliance with the Regis Food Safety Program. This role involves food preparation, safe use of catering equipment, and manual handling tasks such as lifting, carrying, and operating relevant equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and serve meals hygienically, ensuring taste, presentation, and dietary standards are met.
Follow food safety procedures, including temperature control and allergen management.
Assist with stock deliveries, storage, and rotation using FIFO principles.
Monitor food quality and report issues to the Chef or Chef Manager.
Support menu planning and resident engagement for special occasions.
Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment in line with the Food Safety Program.
Record temperatures, cleaning schedules, and goods received as required.
Assist with customer feedback and continuous improvement initiatives.
Attend mandatory annual training (e.g., food safety, manual handling, emergency procedures).
Participate in quality improvement programs and maintain manual handling competency.
What You Will Bring To The Role
Experience in Aged Care (preferred)
Qualification (Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery) and/or experience working as a Cook in Aged Care would be advantageous but not necessary
Understanding of special dietary needs
Exceptional customer service mindset
Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
Benefits That Support And Reward You
Flexibility - experience the flexibility to balance work and life
Competitive Rates - earn competitive hourly rates with opportunities for overtime
Development - grow your career through comprehensive training and development programs
Study Assistance - whether you are starting out or advancing your qualifications, our Study Assistance Program supports everything from traineeships to Bachelor Degrees
Reward and Recognition - your dedication do not go unnoticed—our reward and recognition initiatives celebrate the great work you do every day
Requirements
To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, including NDIS or police check (role dependent), current year flu vaccination, and certification proof.
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