Cook - Aged Care Residential

About the role

Coolamon Shire Council is seeking a Cook for Allawah Lodge, a 33-bed aged care residential facility in the Coolamon health care precinct. The role is permanent full time, at least 38 hours per week on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster with every second weekend work, and is one of two Cook positions. It is covered by the Local Government, Aged Disability and Home Care (State) Award.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all meals for residents, creating seasonal meal plans and options
• Conduct food audits and ordering, and liaise with the Manager and Dietician on dietary needs
• Monitor goods and temperatures according to policy and procedures
• Keep the kitchen clean and maintain a high standard of hygiene
• Follow all food handling and preparation health standards, HACCP and food safety requirements
• Assist with catering for social occasions and present food that is pleasant to the eye and palate
• Respect residents' cultural differences, preferences and wellbeing, and follow WHS requirements

Required profile

• Legal authorisation to work in Australia
• Commercial cookery qualification or equivalent experience; 1-2 years of commercial cookery experience
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or willingness to obtain it
• Class C driver's licence
• Current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain it
• Initial and ongoing national police clearance
• Not listed on the Aged Care Banning Order register
• Desirable: TAFE Certificate III in Aged Care and previous aged care experience

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and completed application form by email to the General Manager of Coolamon Shire Council by 5pm AEST on Monday 30 November 2026.