" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eCook - Gregory Lodge\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19637\"\u003e Hospitality / Travel / Tourism \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19638\"\u003e Cook \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19639\"\u003e VIC Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19640\"\u003e Casual \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 22/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCasual Positions Available | Aged care Industry\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork locations across Flemington, Richmond and Westmeadows\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot-for-Profit Salary Packaging Options - increase your take home pay!\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e We are seeking an experienced and passionate\u003cstrong\u003e Cook \u003c/strong\u003eto join our dedicated team at\u003cstrong\u003e mecwacare Gregory Lodge, \u003c/strong\u003eour\u003cstrong\u003e 67-room \u003c/strong\u003eresidential aged care home in Flemington. There may also be opportunities to support our teams at Rositano House in Richmond and Vincent House in Westmeadows.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In this dynamic and collaborative environment, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality meals that support the health and wellbeing of our residents. Your strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team will contribute to an exceptional dining experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat we offer:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year, plus additional meal and entertainment benefits\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess to a range of employee benefits and discounts\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscounted health insurance with Medibank\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess to our Employee Assistance Program for extra support when you need it\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe recognised through Board Scholarships and Employee Awards that celebrate the great work of our people\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe part of an organisation that genuinely values work-life balance\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp; \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCasual position\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRostered shifts may be scheduled between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, across weekdays and weekends.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach of our homes is well connected by public transport:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGregory Lodge, Flemington\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; a short walk from Newmarket Station (Craigieburn line) and the Route 57 tram on Racecourse Road.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRositano House, Richmond\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; tram stop right at the front door on Church Street (Route 78) and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVincent House, Westmeadows\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; serviced by local buses, including routes 477 and 902, with connections to Broadmeadows Station\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you bring:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious experience in aged Care.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum \u003cstrong\u003e2 years\u003c/strong\u003e of experience in hospitality.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices (Release 1).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHLTFSE005 Apply and monitor food safety requirements (Release 1).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHLTFSE007 Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace (Release1).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFood Safety Supervisor.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated knowledge of kitchen operations and management of kitchen staff.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in working to a set budget\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to provide a high standard of customer service\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvailability to work weekends and weekdays.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in the preparation and presentation of food for large groups.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy work for us? Be part of work that truly makes a meaningful difference.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003emecwa\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ecare\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65 years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 4300 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.\u003cbr\u003e We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic\u0026nbsp;backgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTo apply:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;please submit your application and attach your CV.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eWe do not accept applications via email.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate \u0026ndash; so if interested, please apply early\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e All successful candidates must be willing to undergo and pass a National Police Check and other relevant compliance checks. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"2004616\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "