COOK - RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE

Following Respect’s acquisition of McLean Care, our organisation is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing together people, expertise and communities with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care for older Australians.

At Respect, we believe aged care is about more than providing support — it’s about creating places where people feel safe, valued, connected and truly at home. As the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia, Respect is a growing, values-led not-for-profit organisation with an exciting future ahead.

The Opportunity

📍 Location: Inverell, New South Wales
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Remuneration: Competitive hourly rate + applicable penalties + superannuation + not for profit salary packaging

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our Residential Aged Care team.

This role is responsible for delivering high-quality catering services that support the wellbeing and dining experience of our residents, while ensuring food safety, compliance and efficient use of resources. You will work as part of a supportive catering and care team, preparing and serving meals in a safe, hygienic and welcoming environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, handling, storing and serving food safely and hygienically
• Ensuring meals and beverages are presented to a high standard
• Maintaining appropriate food temperatures and completing temperature records
• Setting dining rooms and preparing individual resident meal trays
• Assisting with dishwashing and cleaning kitchen and dining areas
• Monitoring and reporting food wastage
• Supporting individual resident dietary requirements in consultation with clinical staff
• Following food safety, WHS and infection-control requirements
• Contributing to a positive and respectful dining experience for residents

Why Respect?

When you join Respect, you’re joining a team where your work has genuine purpose and where your leadership can make a difference every single day.

Enjoy:

• A people-first culture built on respect, compassion and connection
• Meaningful work where you can see the impact of your leadership
• Opportunities to grow, develop and build your career
• Supportive leaders and a collaborative team environment
• Training and development pathways
• A friendly, down-to-earth workplace where you can be yourself
• The opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career in aged care
• Salary packaging — up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, plus a further $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• Minimum two years’ commercial cooking experience
• Previous experience in a Residential Aged Care setting
• Strong knowledge of food handling and food safety requirements
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of WHS and infection-control principles

👨‍🍳 Apply Now!

If you are an experienced Cook who takes pride in preparing quality meals and would like your work to make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply to complete your online application, upload your resume, and become part of Respect’s next chapter.