Bene Aged Care is seeking a motivated and passionate Casual Cook to join our dedicated hospitality team at St. Paul’s, Hahndorf. If you’re looking to contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing of older people, while providing nutritious, high-quality meals in a respectful and multicultural aged care environment, this opportunity is for you! Why Join Bene Aged Care? Scenic Location: Work in the heart of the picturesque Adelaide Hills, surrounded by natural beauty. Flexible Casual Role with a supportive and consistent work environment. Values-Based, Not-for-Profit Organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of older South Australians. Team-Focused Kitchen Environment where you will feel valued and supported. Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrifice to maximise your take-home pay. Ongoing Training & Development to ensure you’re aligned with aged care standards. Work That Has Purpose – every meal matters to our residents, and you make it happen! About the Role: Meal Preparation & Cooking: Preparing, cooking, and plating meals for residents, including special functions. Special Dietary Requirements: Catering to dietary needs and texture-modified diets with care. Menu Planning: Supporting menu development based on resident preferences and nutritional guidelines. Food Safety & Hygiene: Adhering to high standards of cleanliness and food safety (HACCP principles). Stock & Supply Management: Efficiently managing kitchen supplies and ordering stock as needed. Collaboration: Working closely with the hospitality and care teams to deliver smooth service. Documentation: Ensuring all food safety and care records are accurately maintained for accreditation compliance. What We’re Looking For: Essential: Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Cook. A recognised trade qualification in cooking or hospitality. Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP principles. National Police Check (or willingness to obtain). Strong teamwork skills and a resident-focused approach. Commitment to service excellence and safety in aged care. Desirable: Experience in aged care, health, or institutional kitchens. Italian language skills. Understanding of aged care accreditation and continuous improvement. HACCP or Food Safety Supervisor certification. Apply Now: If you’re a passionate Cook with a love for nourishing others and want to contribute to a values-driven, supportive environment in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, we’d love to hear from you! Make every meal a moment of dignity and care at Bene Aged Care. Apply now!
