Cook – Bramblewood Retirement Village (Full-Time, Normanhurst NSW)

RetireAustralia is looking for a dedicated Cook to join our friendly team at Bramblewood Retirement Village in Normanhurst, NSW.

In this full-time role, you’ll prepare tasty, nutritious meals that make a real difference in the lives of our residents. You’ll also help keep the kitchen running smoothly and safely, following all food safety and health guidelines.

We’d love to hear from you!

Please include a short cover letter telling us why this role is a great fit for you.

Please Note: Only candidates with full unlimited working rights in Australia should apply

Hours of shifts are:

• Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am – 6pm
• Wednesday, Saturday 09.30 – 6pm
• A late evening at Bramblewood - maybe a themed evening or certain holidays e.g. Christmas etc. - finish time 7pm

What you’ll do:

• Cook and serve high-quality meals for residents – (between 6 to 30 residents)
• Help manage stock, food orders, and kitchen costs
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards
• Cater for special events and dietary needs
• Respect resident privacy and confidentiality

What you’ll need:

• Experience in a similar cooking role
• Ability to prepare meals for a variety of dietary needs
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or similar)
• Current Food Handling Certificate
• Police Check, First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to pass a medical and drug/alcohol test

Our benefits include the following:

• The wellbeing of all RetireAustralia team members is our priority and we regularly run initiatives such as safety training, wellness challenges, mental health awareness programs and a free annual flu vaccination program.
• We have a dedicated learning and development team, who have received industry recognition for their training and development programs which assist team members to achieve their personal and professional development goals while working at RetireAustralia.
• RetireAustralia offers a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program to all employees and their family members to assist with work-related and personal issues.

Who we are

RetireAustralia is a leading private owner, operator and developer of retirement villages with a focus on creating thriving communities where older Australians live the life they choose in their own homes.

Across our villages in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia we are revolutionising retirement living through our continuum of care model and range of accommodation options that integrate independent living with home care services and on-site higher acuity care facilities. We are also building the future of retirement living, expanding several existing communities and developing new purpose-built communities in areas with high demand for quality senior living.

With customers at the centre, a wonderful culture and an ambitious growth strategy in a sector experiencing rapid expansion and diversification, RetireAustralia is an employer of choice for individuals who want to make their mark

If you are looking for the opportunity to develop a long-term career and contribute to the success of RetireAustralia and the satisfaction of our residents, please ‘apply’ now.

Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly.

This is an on-site position