Chefs/Cooks - Cairns

Crewe Sharp Pty; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New starter bonus

Weekly payroll

Shift app

Flexible shifts

Referral program

Job summary

Crewe Sharp Pty is recruiting experienced chefs and cooks to support Residential Aged Care Facilities across the Cairns region. You can choose full-time, part-time, or extra shifts with a reliable income and flexible hours.

Join a trusted nursing agency that values your skills and offers a new starter bonus, weekly payroll, and a simple app to accept shifts and submit timesheets. Equal opportunity employer with local branch support.

Qualifications

• Experience running a kitchen within an aged care facility.
• Ability to lead day-to-day production with kitchen hands.
• Comfortable managing all facets of food services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents.
• Ensure food is prepared safely and hygienically.
• Supervise kitchen staff and enforce food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Follow regulations for serving food in aged care facilities.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety knowledge

Staff supervision

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Diploma in Hospitality

Job description

Are you an experienced chef or cook looking for flexibility, support, and meaningful work? Join one of Australia’s most trusted Nursing Agencies – Crewe Sharp – and enjoy the benefits of working on your terms.

We are currently seeking chefs and cooks to support Residential Aged Care Facilities across the region. Whether you’re looking for full‑time hours, part‑time flexibility, or extra shifts to boost your income, we have consistent weekday opportunities available.

What We Offer

$200 New Starter Bonus (conditions apply)

Competitive industry pay rates with weekly payroll

Simple, easy‑to‑use app for accepting shifts and submitting timesheets

Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle and availability

Consistent flow of work and immediate start opportunities

Dedicated support from your local branch team

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Work in locations convenient to you

Why Choose Crewe Sharp?

At Crewe Sharp, we focus on people, quality, and care. We’ve built our reputation on providing high-standard, compassionate staff – and we value the work you do. Our team takes the time to understand your needs and support your career, because we know our strength lies in our people.

About You

You will have experience running a kitchen within an Aged Care Facility which will ensure you feel comfortable stepping in to manage all facets of Food Services. You will have the ability to lead the day‑to‑day production with the assistance of kitchen hands and accept responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen.

The Role

Prepare and cook meals for residents, ensuring that food is prepared safely and hygienically.

Ensure food is prepared to a high standard of quality and presentation, and check supplies to confirm freshness and suitability.

Supervise kitchen staff and ensure that they follow food safety protocols and hygiene standards.

Follow food safety rules, hygiene standards, and other regulations for serving food in Aged Care Facilities.

Requirements

Minimum of Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or Cert IV in Commercial cookery/ Diploma in hospitality)

Food Safety and Handling Certificate

Valid National Police Check

Fully COVID‑19 vaccinated (in line with state requirements)

Valid driver’s licence, reliable vehicle, and mobile phone

Crewe Sharp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.