Aged Care Kitchen Cook — Nutritious Meals & Safety

Respect Group Careers; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Training

Onsite leaders

Friendly workplace

Long-term career

Job summary

Respect Group on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Food Services Cook to join our valued aged care hospitality team. You will prepare nutritious meals, meet dietary requirements, and help create a positive dining experience for residents.

This role supports residents’ health and wellbeing, with opportunities for training and career development. As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging benefits and a friendly, supportive workplace with onsite leadership and a long-term career path in regional

Qualifications

• Previous cook experience in aged care, healthcare, or hospitality.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and safe handling.
• Understanding of special diets and texture-modified meals (desirable).
• Food Safety Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Strong time management and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals in line with menus and dietary needs.
• Present meals to a high standard and serve on time.
• Maintain safe food handling practices per standards.
• Assist with menu planning and special dietary needs.
• Support stock control, ordering, and minimize waste.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organised.
• Collaborate with care team to meet resident needs.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Team communication

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Respect Group on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Food Services Cook to join our valued aged care hospitality team. You will prepare nutritious meals, meet dietary requirements, and help create a positive dining experience for residents.

This role supports residents’ health and wellbeing, with opportunities for training and career development. As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging benefits and a friendly, supportive workplace with onsite leadership and a long-term career path in regional