Care Assistant: Flexible Shifts & Personal Support

Regis; Brisbane; Hybride; AUD 52 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Southern Cross Care Queensland is seeking a Full-time Cook/Catering Assistant to join our Holland Park hospitality team. You will help prepare, cook and serve fresh, nutritious meals for residents and café customers, while upholding food safety and hygiene standards.

Working in a supportive not-for-profit environment, you will follow the Food Safety Program, assist with stock and menus, and deliver friendly service that reflects our values and commitment to person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and cooking meals in a commercial kitchen or hospitality setting.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of food safety principles and HACCP practices (preferred).
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, plate and serve nutritious meals, snacks and beverages.
• Ensure meals are served on time with consistent quality and presentation.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness according to the Food Safety Program.
• Keep kitchen areas, dishes and utensils clean and organized.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and receiving of food supplies.
• Follow Workplace Health and Safety requirements and SCCQ procedures.

Connaissances

Kitchen experience

Customer service

Food safety HACCP

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Formation

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Description du poste

Cook / Catering Assistant | Holland Park

Join a supportive, friendly team in a purpose-led not-for-profit organisation where meaningful work, strong relationships and a caring culture come together to make a real difference.

Southern Cross Care is seeking a Full-time Cook/Catering Assistant to join the hospitality team at our Duhig Village Residential Aged Care Home in Holland Park.

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

• Competitive pay rates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more.
• We have various shifts available across a 14-day roster to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to join a supportive organisation.
• Great staff culture.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early).

26th October, 2026

As a Cook / Catering Assistant at Duhig Village, Holland Park, you will help prepare, cook and serve fresh, nutritious meals for our residents and café customers.

Working with our supportive Hospitality team, you will maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards while providing friendly customer service. Your passion for quality food and person-centred care will help create a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents, families, visitors and staff, reflecting Southern Cross Care Queensland’s values.

What are the key responsibilities?

• Prepare, plate and serve nutritious meals, snacks and beverages, with cooking duties according to qualifications and experience.
• Ensure meals are served on time with consistent quality and presentation.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with the Food Safety Program.
• Clean dishes, kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Complete basic kitchen records, including meal counts and food safety documentation.
• Follow Workplace Health and Safety requirements and SCCQ procedures.
• Work with the Hospitality team to provide a positive dining experience for residents.

What will you bring to the role?

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (desired).
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen, café or hospitality environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and cook meals to a high standard.
• Good knowledge of food safety principles and HACCP practices (preferred).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Compassion, patience and a genuine commitment to supporting older people.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be flexible with start time and days (including weekends).

Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. All employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.