Aged Care Cook: Flexible Shifts & Meaningful Impact

Respect Group; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible casual shifts

Training & development

Supportive culture

Career progression

Job summary

Respect Group in Mareeba Gardens, QLD is seeking a dedicated Cook to join the hospitality team. You will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals that support residents' health and wellbeing, and work with the care team to meet dietary requirements while ensuring meals are prepared safely and efficiently.

As a full-time Cook, you will follow planned menus, present meals to a high standard, maintain food safety, assist with texture-modified meals, support stock control, and help keep the kitchen

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience, ideally within aged care, healthcare or hospitality.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and safe food handling practices.
• A Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• A positive, team-focused attitude.
• A genuine passion for supporting older Australians.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends.
• A valid NDIS worker Screen check (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals in line with planned menus and dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are presented to a high standard and served on time.
• Maintain food safety and infection control standards.
• Assist with special dietary and texture-modified meal preparation.
• Support stock control and minimise food waste.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Work collaboratively with the care team to support resident wellbeing.
• Provide flexible coverage across a casual roster, including weekends and leave relief.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Team player

Flexibility

Dietary requirements awareness

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Respect Group in Mareeba Gardens, QLD is seeking a dedicated Cook to join the hospitality team. You will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals that support residents' health and wellbeing, and work with the care team to meet dietary requirements while ensuring meals are prepared safely and efficiently.

As a full-time Cook, you will follow planned menus, present meals to a high standard, maintain food safety, assist with texture-modified meals, support stock control, and help keep the kitchen