Cook – Uniting Wontama

• Location: Orange, NSW
• Casual position with flexibility to suit your needs
• Base + Super + Casual Loading

About the Role

We’re seeking a dedicated Cook to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to the unique dietary needs of our aged care residents. This role is ideal for someone empathetic, adaptable, and committed to excellence in food service.

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A Day In The Life with Uniting Aged Care

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and cook daily meals that meet individual dietary requirements, including texture-modified options.
• Plan and rotate menus in consultation with the Service Manager and residents.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards in line with regulatory requirements.
• Manage food purchasing, storage, and usage within budget guidelines.
• Foster a safe and respectful kitchen environment, adhering to Safe Work Practices.

Who We’re Looking For

• Ideally, you’ll be a qualified Chef with a Certificate III in Hospitality, Commercial Cookery, or equivalent.
• Experience in aged care or healthcare settings highly regarded.
• Familiarity with cook-fresh and cook-chill methodologies.
• Strong understanding of dietary controls and texture-modified food preparation.
• Compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold – aligned with Uniting’s core values.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career  
• Purchase of additional leave
• Employee Referral Program - $500 bonus for each successful referral
• Click here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting