Cook | Residential Aged Care

💰 Hourly Rate: $29.70 per hour + penalties + superannuation
🕒 Employment Type: Casual - weekend work included
📍 Location: Inverell, New South Wales

About McLean Care

McLean Care is a well-respected not-for-profit provider of Residential Aged Care services. We are committed to delivering person-centred care and creating supportive environments for both our residents and employees.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced trade qualified Cook to join our team at our 138-bed Residential Aged Care Facility in Inverell, NSW - where you will play an important role in delivering high-quality meals that support the health, wellbeing, and enjoyment of our residents.

What’s in It for You?

• $29.70 per hour + penalties + superannuation
• Frontline Healthcare Workers Reward Program – Blue Light Card, with access to retail and travel discounts including Woolworths, BWS, Apple and more
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Conditional Refer a Friend bonus for employees up to $1,000
• Criminal History Check paid for by McLean Care
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance reimbursed following successful completion of probation
• Supportive, values-driven team culture
• Free flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals in line with resident dietary requirements
• Maintain high food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness standards
• Assist with menu planning and seasonal meal preparation
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies
• Work collaboratively with the broader residential care team
• Ensure meals are delivered in a timely, safe, and professional manner

About You

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• At least 12 months’ experience in a similar cooking role
• Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Compassionate, patient, and resident-focused attitude
• Ability to provide 2 recent managerial referees
• Willingness to complete a Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check

Desirable

• Previous experience in Residential Aged Care

Apply Now

If you are passionate about cooking and making a positive difference in the lives of older Australians, we would love to hear from you.

Eligibility

• To be eligible to apply, you must have the right to work in Australia (no sponsorship is available for this role).
• You must be able and willing to undertake all pre-employment checks in line with the Aged Care Act 1997.