Aged Care Food Service Associate & Cook (Casual)

Palm Lake Group; Deception Bay; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates (weekend & overtime)

Work-life balance with varied shifts

Training & development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Milestone tenure rewards

Palm Lake Care staff perks

Job summary

Palm Lake Care Deception Bay is seeking a Food Service Assistant / Cook on a casual basis. You will work with the Chef Manager to prepare nutritious meals, serve residents, and maintain high hygiene standards in a supportive aged care setting.

The role involves food prep, stock rotation, and delivering friendly customer service to residents and their families, with ongoing training and development opportunities within Palm Lake Group’s coastal communities.

Qualifications

• Aged Care experience is essential.
• Must have a current National Police Check.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take initiative.
• Able to work as part of a proactive catering team.
• Maintain excellent hygiene and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Assist the Chef Manager and Cook with meal prep.
• Respect resident preferences and serve accordingly.
• Provide morning and afternoon tea service.
• Assist with ordering and rotation of food stocks.
• Ensure dishes are cleaned to a high standard.
• Deliver excellent customer service to residents and families.

Skills

Team player

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Learn on the job

Ability to multitask

Job description

Palm Lake Care Deception Bay is seeking a Food Service Assistant / Cook on a casual basis. You will work with the Chef Manager to prepare nutritious meals, serve residents, and maintain high hygiene standards in a supportive aged care setting.

The role involves food prep, stock rotation, and delivering friendly customer service to residents and their families, with ongoing training and development opportunities within Palm Lake Group’s coastal communities.