We're Hiring!

Are you passionate about preparing nutritious meals and creating a welcoming dining experience for older Australians? Respect Aged Care is seeking a versatile and dedicated Food Services Cook / Assistant to join our hospitality team at Yallambee Lodge/Hudson House facilities in Cooma, NSW. Whether you’re in the kitchen preparing meals or assisting with service, your contribution helps support the comfort, health, and wellbeing of our residents.

About us

Respect Aged Care is Australia’s leading aged care provider and a proud not-for-profit organisation with a legacy dating back to 1922. We are committed to delivering exceptional care and creating communities where older Australians feel a true sense of belonging. Guided by our philosophy that everyone deserves a life lived with dignity and respect, we continue to grow across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania. Alongside our residential homes, we provide home care services in multiple states and manage inclusive retirement villages and independent living communities.

About the role

In this Permanent Part Time Food Services Cook / Assistant role, you will play an important part in delivering nutritious, well-presented meals and creating a welcoming dining experience for residents. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals, supporting menu planning, serving food and beverages, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety. Working collaboratively with the kitchen team, you will help ensure that residents receive quality meals that meet their dietary needs while contributing to a warm, homely environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious, high-quality meals and beverages that meet residents’ dietary and nutritional needs.
• Assist with menu planning alongside the Chef Supervisor, dietitians, Registered Nurses, and the General Manager.
• Present meals and refreshments in accordance with the Food Safety Program (FSP).
• Monitor stock levels, communicate supply needs, and assist with ordering.
• Maintain accurate food safety records, including temperature checks and goods received.
• Support general cleaning and hygiene tasks to ensure a safe and well-organised kitchen.
• Deliver meals with a friendly, respectful approach.
• Report any food or beverage concerns to the Registered Nurse in Charge.
• Plan and manage your workload independently and assist with additional duties as required.

Essential Requirements:

• A Trade Cook Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Food Handling Course and a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Proven experience working in hospitality.
• Experience in aged care cooking.
• Current National Police Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Must meet Aged Care Worker Screening legislative requirements.

Highly Desirable

• Leadership experience in a kitchen or food services setting.
• Food Services Supervisor accreditation.

Why you will love working at Respect

• Not for profit, value-based organisation
• Above award hourly rates
• Competitive salary and benefits, including salary packaging options
• Career Pathways, education and training opportunities

Our Values

• Respect – Treat all people with fairness and dignity.
• Care – Look after and protect the elderly, and each other.
• Teamwork – Encourage, cooperate, and build trust.
• Courage – Do the right thing, even when it is difficult.
• Integrity – Be open, honest, and trustworthy.
• Innovation – Think differently to solve problems.
• Excellence – Drive quality to continuously improve.