Cook - Casual

Job Description We’re looking for a dedicated Cook to join our team at Warkworth. This is more than just a kitchen job — it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful, where every meal you prepare brings joy, comfort, and nourishment to the lives of our residents. As a Cook, you will play an essential role in creating fresh, wholesome meals in a supportive and team-focused environment. Your work will help ensure our residents enjoy nutritious food that supports their health and wellbeing. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Preparing and cooking production meals for our care centre as well as short order meals for the café, based on established menus and dietary needs Maintaining an “audit-ready” kitchen by adhering to Summerset’s Food Control Plan Working collaboratively with kitchen staff, care teams and management to deliver an exceptional dining experience. This is a casual role, working on as and when needed basis. Qualifications This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, loves bringing people together over food, and enjoys going the extra mile for their customers. You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with: Previous experience as a Cook, ideally in a healthcare or residential care setting Strong knowledge of food safety standards Certification in safe food handling (preferred) Confidence to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including weekends and holidays as required At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life. Additional Information We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:. Our benefits include: Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset Opportunities to gain recognised culinary qualifications Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Tuesday 4th August. #J-18808-Ljbffr