Cook

unitingcareqld; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Diversity and inclusive leave

Job summary

BlueCare at Rothwell Aged Care Facility is seeking a Cook to deliver high-quality, resident-centred dining. You will prepare and present meals, meet dietary needs and support the kitchen team under supervision, contributing to resident dignity and comfort.

You should have a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) and strong food safety knowledge. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to manage documentation and equipment safely.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience).
• Food safety knowledge and safe food handling practices.
• Understanding of IDDSI requirements and special diets.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow direction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with corporate menus and dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals meet IDDSI, allergen and texture-modified needs.
• Deliver meals that are well-presented, appetising and at the correct temperature.
• Support food preparation, portioning, plating and kitchen operations.
• Follow safe food handling, hygiene and infection control standards.
• Complete documentation including temperature checks, cleaning logs and records.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Cook | BlueCare | Rothwell Aged Care Facility

Employment Term: Permanent Full-Time opportunity available

Location: Rothwell aged care facility

Roster: Please clearly state your availability for shifts on your application questionnaire. Shifts may start from 6am and possible weekend work may be required.

Remuneration: $30.40 per hour + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances

Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare

We're looking for someone who wants to build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others - through small moments that leave big impacts.

About the role:

The Cook supports the delivery of a high‑quality, safe and resident‑centred dining experience by preparing and presenting meals that meet organisational standards, dietary needs and resident preferences. The role works under the direction of the Home Services Lead and collaboratively with the Chef to ensure meals are enjoyable, consistent and contribute to resident dignity, wellbeing and comfort.

As a key member of the kitchen team , the Cook maintains a clean, safe and efficient work environment, follows established procedures and supports positive interactions with residents, families and colleagues. You will be organised, motivated and take pride in delivering excellent service, supporting residents with the following:

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with corporate menus, recipes and dietary requirements
• Ensure all meals meet IDDSI, allergen, cultural and texture-modified needs
• Deliver meals that are well-presented, appetising and served at the correct temperature
• Support food preparation, portioning, plating and kitchen operations
• Follow safe food handling, hygiene and infection control standards
• Complete documentation including temperature checks, cleaning logs and production records

Role requirements:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience)
• Food safety knowledge and safe food handling practices
• Understanding of special diets, allergens and IDDSI requirements
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow direction
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to resident‑centred care and positive dining experiences
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Experience in aged care or healthcare food service (highly regarded)
• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies

We warmly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disability, and people of all genders and identities.

Employee Benefits:

• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we'd love you to be too

Joining the state's largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:

• Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children
• Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
• Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
• Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple -everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sex