Cook Sunshine Coast Regional

Overview

Cook – Little Mountain Aged Care, QLD

Permanent Full-time Opportunity

Are you a passionate Cook who believes a excellent meal can brighten someone’s day? Join Little Mountain Aged Care and help create nourishing, home-style meals that bring comfort and joy to our residents.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook a variety of dishes with precision, creativity, and attention to dietary requirements

Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen workplace in line with cleaning and infection-control standards

Keep accurate records of key kitchen and stock data

Liaise with supervisors and suppliers regarding stock control and ordering

Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations

Contribute ideas for menu development and special events

About You

You are someone who enjoys working with the elderly and understands the impact good food can have on wellbeing. Your excellent time-management skills, reliability, and commitment to safe food practices make you a valuable addition to our team.

Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of commercial food preparation, cooking processes, and a strong knowledge of food hygiene

At least one year’s experience as a commercial cook

Robust understanding of food safety legislation, texture-modified diets, and special dietary needs

Experience in the aged care sector is highly regarded

Valid Australian work rights (Sponsorship is not available)

A genuine alignment with our values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with over 140 years of care and compassion at the heart of our mission. As a faith-based organisation, we deliver holistic support across aged care, family services, community housing, retirement living, and home care throughout Queensland and Victoria.

Employee Benefits

Salary packaging up to $18,549 p.a. tax free (including $15,900 on everyday expenses and $2,649 on meals/entertainment)

5 weeks of annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Access to a range of retail discounts

Ready to Apply

Applications will be assessed as received. For more information, please contact the team. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are actively encouraged to apply.

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