Cook (Permanent Part-Time)

About Juniper At Juniper, we take pride in being one of Western Australia's largest local aged care providers, delivering individualized care that keeps our residents connected to the people, passions, and places they have always cherished. Across the state, we are dedicated to offering exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians. Our residential care team at Juniper Bethshan are currently looking for an experienced Cook to join our Catering team on a permanent part-time basis. Located in a peaceful environment in Katanning, Wagin with 26 rooms, the small residential aged care home has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Residents can freely personalise their rooms to make them feel just right. A compassionate and respectful team of staff support residents to continue pursuing their own interests, backed by individualised clinical care. About The Role This role primarily involves preparing and cooking high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to our residents' dietary needs. You will also supervise a team of catering staff, ensuring that all meals are prepared with exceptional quality and safety standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about hospitality and dedicated to positively impacting the lives of older adults. Responsibilities may vary based on the operational needs of the facility. Key Responsibilities Preparing and cooking high-quality, nourishing meals for our residentsEnsuring adherence to safe food handling and infection control proceduresMaintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environmentManaging stock control, replenishing, and ordering as neededComplying with Juniper’s Occupational Safety and Health standardsSupervising and providing direction to Kitchen Hands Key Requirements Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higherFood Safety Supervisor CertificateMinimum 2 years of experience as a Cook/Chef in large-scale meal productionExperience in production environmentsBasic knowledge of dietary nutrition for elderly residentsAbility to manage bulk ordering, purchasing, and stock controlStrong budgeting skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office programs Why Join Us Hourly rate of $39.47 relevant penalties superAccess to salary packaging options up to $18,550 per annumHealth insurance discounts with HBF and MedibankFree onsite parkingAccess to Juniperks: our online platform for peer recognition, wellness, and retail discounts How To Apply Don’t miss this opportunity to join a supportive team in a rewarding role! Apply online today with your current CV. For more information, contact Angel, Recruitment Advisor at 08 61195175 We encourage people of all ages and cultures to apply. Shortlisting will begin immediately, so don’t wait!

Location: Albany, Western Australia, AU

Posted Date: 11/16/2025