Cook

Churches-of-Christ-1; Brisbane, Moreton Bay; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,549 p.a. (t

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Churches of Christ Bribie Island Residential Aged Care is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents, while keeping the kitchen safe, clean and running smoothly in a team. This is a permanent part-time position. You will work with our kitchen team to deliver quality food service for residents, with a focus on hygiene and efficiency.

Salary packaging up to $18,549 p.a. tax free plus generous leave is offered. Full working rights in Australia apply.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience as a commercial cook in a hygiene-controlled environment.
• Knowledge of commercial food preparation and food hygiene.
• Understanding of texture modified foods.
• Basic computer skills including email.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Full working rights in Australia (no sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Undertaking food handling, meal preparation and cooking duties.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen, including equipment, appliances and utensils, in line with cleaning and infection control procedures.
• Completing basic records, including meal numbers, missed meals and fridge and freezer temperatures.
• Liaising with your supervisor and suppliers about ordering and stock control.
• Supporting a culture of safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Food handling

Meal preparation

Clean kitchen

Stock control

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Problem solving

Tools

Email

Job description

• Salary packaging up to $18,549 p.a. tax free plus generous leave

Cook | Residential Aged Care
Churches of Christ | Bribie Island Aged Care
Permanent Part-Time

About the Opportunity

As a Cook with Churches of Christ Bribie Island Residential Aged Care, you'll play an important role in helping prepare meals that residents look forward to, while keeping kitchen safe, clean and running smoothly.

As a Cook, you will work alongside our team to deliver quality food service for our residents

What you’ll be responsible for

• Undertaking food handling, meal preparation and cooking duties.


• Maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen, including equipment, appliances and utensils, in line with cleaning and infection control procedures.


• Completing basic records, including meal numbers, missed meals and fridge and freezer temperatures.


• Liaising with your supervisor and suppliers about ordering and stock control.


• Supporting a culture of safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

About you

You enjoy preparing food and understand the care that goes into providing a consistent, quality meal service. You bring a practical approach, clear communication and a willingness to work as part of a team.

You’ll ideally bring:

• At least one year’s experience as a commercial cook in a hygiene-controlled environment.


• Knowledge of commercial food preparation, cooking processes, food hygiene and the safe use of kitchen cleaning chemicals.


• Knowledge and understanding of texture modified foods


• Basic computer skills, including email and online applications.


• Good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.


• A commitment to safe work practices and quality service.


• Full working rights in Australia (we are unable to sponsor at this time)

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and is committed to providing exceptional care to older people.

Why join Churches of Christ?

Churches of Christ is one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning more than 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care and residential aged care, with services across Queensland and Victoria.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration and superannuation


• Salary Packaging - the ability to take-up an ATO supported benefit of up to $18,549 on living expenses (mortgage repayments, rent, entertainment) paid from your gross income – before tax. Potentially reducing your tax burden, dependent upon individual circumstance, working for a for-purpose organisation.


• Generous annual leave to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.


• A supportive and positive workplace culture where collaboration and compassion matter.


• Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians.


• Opportunities for ongoing learning, development and professional growth.


• The opportunity to be part of a values-driven organisation committed to quality, dignity and compassionate care.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.

Churches of Christ acknowledges the traditional custodians of the different lands on which we live and work every day. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging for they hold the memories, traditions, cultures and hopes of First Nations People. We further acknowledge and recognise the resilience of First Nations People.

Contact our Churches of Christ Head Office

PO Box 508
Kenmore QLD 4069
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