Churches of Christ, Oak Towers Aged Care, Oakleigh (VIC)

Permanent, Full-time Opportunity

Employee Benefits

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

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Do you enjoy cooking healthy meals that bring comfort and dignity to others? Are you looking for a meaningful role where your work is truly appreciated? Churches of Christ is looking for a dedicated Cook to join our close-knit team at Oak Towers Aged Care.

As a Cook in aged care, you're not just preparing food - you're creating meals that feel like home and bring daily joy to the lives of our residents.

What You'll Do

You'll be responsible for cooking meals for our residents, taking into account their individual dietary requirements and preferences. From hearty lunches to light dinners and everything in between, you'll be preparing nutritious, tasty meals that meet both nutritional and emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals, ensuring they cater to individual dietary needs and aged care nutrition standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment, in line with food safety regulations.
• Assist with stock rotation, ordering, and record-keeping (e.g., meal counts, temperature logs).
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team and communicate respectfully with residents.

About You

You're a team-oriented cook who takes pride in creating food that brings comfort and care. You enjoy working in a supportive environment and can manage a busy kitchen calmly and confidently.

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience cooking for large groups (e.g., aged care, hospitality, school, hospital).
• Cert III in Commercial Cookery is an advantage, but not essential.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and infection control standards.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build respectful relationships with co-workers.
• Confidence in communicating with elderly people in a caring and professional way.
• Good time management and an eye for detail in meal presentation and kitchen cleanliness.

Other Requirements:

• A current National Police Check.

About Us

We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

View www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us. "Click the Apply Button". For further inquiries, contact Ray on (03) 8574 4000.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as received.