Casual Aged Care Cook – Nutritious Meals & Dining

Anglicare Southern Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not for Profit Salary Packaging

Novated Lease

Corporate Health Insurance Discounts

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland is seeking a casual Cook for Symes Grove Residential Aged Care in Taigum. You will prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals, including therapeutic diets, while following approved menus and portion sizes.

Maintain high food safety standards and a clean kitchen, supporting care staff and residents to ensure a positive dining experience. The role requires experience in large-scale catering for the elderly, a current NDIS screening clearance, and a relevant Certificate

Qualifications

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or equivalent.
• Recent experience cooking for the elderly in a large commercial kitchen.
• Experience in a residential service, not-for-profit or similar organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Follow prescribed menus, recipes and portion sizes.
• Ensure meals meet dietary requirements and nutritional needs.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and safe handling.
• Keep kitchen clean, safe and hygienic and comply with WHS.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure timely meal service.
• Monitor stock and control food waste within budget.

Skills

Food safety

Meal preparation

Customer service

Education

Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Job description

Anglicare Southern Queensland is seeking a casual Cook for Symes Grove Residential Aged Care in Taigum. You will prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals, including therapeutic diets, while following approved menus and portion sizes.

Maintain high food safety standards and a clean kitchen, supporting care staff and residents to ensure a positive dining experience. The role requires experience in large-scale catering for the elderly, a current NDIS screening clearance, and a relevant Certificate