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Cook

Accredited Employer · Moorabbin, Melbourne VIC · Full-time

Salary: $31/hr

Job description

Turn proven kitchen experience into a credible Australian career opportunity. A professional opportunity is available for an experienced Cook to join a healthcare catering team in Victoria. This role is suited to candidates who can demonstrate genuine hands-on cooking experience, dependable workplace practices, and the ability to consistently meet the standards expected in a healthcare food-service environment. Rather than focusing solely on visa sponsorship, this opportunity is designed around verified skills, relevant experience, and professional suitability. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate their cooking capabilities while working within established recipes, dietary requirements, food safety procedures, and meal-service schedules.

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook meals using approved recipes and menu plans
  • Follow patient dietary requirements and meal specifications accurately
  • Prepare meals for scheduled breakfast, lunch, and dinner services
  • Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and portion control
  • Apply food safety, hygiene, infection control, and kitchen safety procedures
  • Complete food preparation and service tasks within required timeframes
  • Assist with appropriate food storage and stock rotation
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen
  • Work effectively with catering team members during daily meal services
  • Manage competing kitchen tasks while maintaining quality standards
  • Support efficient meal delivery and a positive patient experience

Requirements

  • Proven experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen, healthcare, aged care, hospitality, or catering environment
  • Demonstrable practical cooking and food preparation skills
  • Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
  • Relevant food handling or food safety qualifications
  • Ability to follow recipes, menus, dietary instructions, and workplace procedures
  • Ability to work efficiently in a busy, structured kitchen environment
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Reliable and professional approach to workplace responsibilities
  • Availability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistent food quality
  • Genuine interest in supporting patient wellbeing through quality food
  • Ability to provide evidence of relevant experience and qualifications
  • Ability to meet required employment, work-rights, reference, criminal history, and health checks
  • Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate

Visa sponsorship: Accredited Employer Sponsorship provided.

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