Aged Care Cook | Flexible Part-Time Shifts & Benefits

BlueCare; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 for day

Meal entertainment packaging up to $2,

Recognition and rewards platform witht

12 weeks parental leave + 2 weeks for/

Job summary

BlueCare is seeking a part-time Cook at Flinders View Aged Care Facility to prepare and present meals that meet dietary needs and resident preferences. The role supports the Home Services Lead and collaborates with the Chef to ensure a high-quality dining experience that respects resident dignity and wellbeing.

The Cook will work in a team environment, maintain hygiene standards, and assist with documentation and temperature checks.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience).
• Food safety knowledge and safe food handling practices.
• Understanding of special diets, allergens and IDDSI requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow direction.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to resident-centred care and positive dining experiences.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Experience in aged care or healthcare food service (highly regarded).
• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with corporate menus, recipes and dietary requirements.
• Ensure all meals meet IDDSI, allergen, cultural and texture-modified needs.
• Deliver meals that are well-presented, appetising and served at the correct temperature.
• Support food preparation, portioning, plating and kitchen operations.
• Follow safe food handling, hygiene and infection control standards.
• Complete documentation including temperature checks, cleaning logs and production records.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

BlueCare is seeking a part-time Cook at Flinders View Aged Care Facility to prepare and present meals that meet dietary needs and resident preferences. The role supports the Home Services Lead and collaborates with the Chef to ensure a high-quality dining experience that respects resident dignity and wellbeing.

The Cook will work in a team environment, maintain hygiene standards, and assist with documentation and temperature checks.