Cook

Alzheimer'S Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Job summary

Alzheimer’s Queensland is seeking an experienced Cook to join Garden City Aged Care in Upper Mount Gravatt. You will prepare meals for residents, maintain high hygiene, and work as part of an efficient kitchen team.

This casual and permanent part-time role offers early morning or afternoon shifts, competitive hourly rate, 12% super, and salary packaging. Applicants must have Australian working rights and a Certificate III in Cookery or 3+ years' experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in aged care or healthcare is desirable.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work early mornings and various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook homestyle meals in line with planned menus.
• Ensure meals meet dietary requirements including texture-modified diets.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation.
• Support meal service and ensure timely delivery to residents.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and care teams.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

3+ years of cooking experience

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Cook | Upper Mount Gravatt | Casual & Permanent Part Time positions available

Alzheimer's Queensland (AQ) is one of Queensland's leading not-for-profit organisations helping maintain the quality of life with people diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers. We pride ourselves on being innovative and exceeding our clients' and residents' expectations - so that people with dementia, the frail aged and their families benefit.

A position has become available for an experienced Cook to join our 60 bed facility at Garden City Aged Care Services in Upper Mt Gravatt.

You will contribute to an efficient team providing quality meals, excellent presentation and prompt service for our residents. In addition, you will have the important task of maintaining high level hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas.

About This Opportunity

Alzheimer’s Queensland (AQ) is seeking experienced Cooks to join our team at Garden City Aged Care on casual and permanent part-time basis.

This role is suited to someone confident working in a fast-paced kitchen, preparing meals at scale while meeting dietary requirements specific to aged care. You will play a key role in delivering consistent, high-quality meals that support residents’ health, wellbeing, and daily routine.

Shift Times: 5:00am – 1:00pm and 11:00am – 7:00pm.
Availability: 4 days for PPT and minimum 3 days availability for casual

Salary: Competitive hourly rate + 12% superannuation + salary packaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook homestyle meals in line with planned menus.
• Ensure meals meet dietary requirements including texture-modified diets.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation.
• Support meal service and ensure timely delivery to residents.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and care teams.

About You

• Must have full Australian working rights with no restrictions.
• Not suitable for applicants with limited working hours or visa restrictions.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Experience in aged care, healthcare, or high-volume kitchens (Desireable)
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to prepare meals for diverse dietary requirements.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available for early morning, afternoon, and weekday shifts.
• National Police Check and current vaccinations.

About Us

We have over 500 specialist staff who work alongside our community and residential clients. Our philosophy of care creates a good work culture that not only benefits our staff, but benefits our clients and residents. We focus on supporting and enabling our clients that results in quality time being spent with them and not just focusing on tasks.