Casual Aged Care Cook — Nutritious Meals & Safe Kitchen

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

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Employee assistance program

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland – Taigum QLD is seeking a motivated Cook to join the residential aged care team on a casual basis. You will prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals for residents, accommodating dietary requirements and ensuring quality and hygiene standards are met.

Responsibilities include following menus, managing stock, and maintaining a clean kitchen within WHS guidelines, while supporting care staff to deliver a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, fresh and appealing meals for residents.
• Prepare meals according to prescribed dietary requirements, including regular, soft, fluid and therapeutic diets.
• Ensure meals meet residents' nutritional needs, preferences and individual care requirements.
• Follow approved menus, recipes and portion sizes while maintaining food quality and presentation.
• Ensure food preparation and service comply with food safety standards and hygiene requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen environment, including cleaning and sanitising equipment and work areas.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is safely operated, maintained and stored in accordance with WHS requirements.
• Coordinate and support kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and timely meal service.
• Monitor food supplies, manage stock levels and minimise food wastage while working within the allocated budget.
• Work collaboratively with care staff and other team members to support a positive dining experience for residents.

Job description

Anglicare Southern Queensland – Taigum QLD is seeking a motivated Cook to join the residential aged care team on a casual basis. You will prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals for residents, accommodating dietary requirements and ensuring quality and hygiene standards are met.

Responsibilities include following menus, managing stock, and maintaining a clean kitchen within WHS guidelines, while supporting care staff to deliver a positive dining experience.