Cook 28/05/2026 Caloundra QLD, Australia (Sunshine Coast …, Sunshine Coast Regional

Cook Little Mountain Aged Care, QLD Permanent Full time Opportunity
- Permanent Full time Opportunity
- Supportive local Community
- Salary Packaging & 5 Weeks Annual Leave Are you a passionate Cook who believes a great 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. This is more than just a kitchen role, it’s an chance to be part of a caring team that supports the wellbeing and dignity of our residents. About the Role As our Cook, you will:
- Prepare and cook a variety of dishes with precision, creativity, and attention to dietary requirements
- Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment 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. You will also bring:
- 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
- Strong 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 As part of our team, you will enjoy:
- Salary packaging up to $18,549 p.a. tax free ($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 We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all our positions. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Applications will be assessed as received. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3riyye