Cook

Infinite Care; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

EAP

Discounts

Job summary

Infinite Aged Care is seeking a part-time Cook/Chef to join our Hotel Services Team at Edmonton Gardens Care Home. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents and support kitchen operations, reporting to the General Manager and Chef Manager.

Responsibilities include creating menus, supervising kitchen staff, managing food purchasing and stock, and ensuring food safety and a welcoming dining environment that enhances resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate III or higher in Commercial Cookery.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Committed to safety, upskilling, continuous learning and resident-focused care.
• Previous experience in Aged Care or Health is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Create delicious, nutritious meals that respect residents’ individual dietary needs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds.
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and smooth day-to-day operations.
• Oversee food purchasing, stock control, and kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Cater for special occasions, celebrations, and community events.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen that supports a positive dining experience for residents.

Skills

Cooking

Leadership

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

We're seeking a permanent part-time Cook/Chef to join our team at Edmonton Gardens Care Home. Working Monday & Friday from 6:30am to 12:00pm and Saturday & Sunday from 9:30am to 5:30pm. You will report to the General Manager and Chef Manager and play an important role in preparing nutritious meals and snacks for residents. You will also support kitchen operations, assist in supervising kitchen staff, help maintain a safe, hygienic, and welcoming dining environment that enhances resident wellbeing. Key responsibilities include:

• Create delicious, nutritious meals that respect residents’ individual dietary needs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds.


• Take pride in delivering service excellence through high-quality cooking, implementing quarterly seasonal menus that inspire variety, enjoyment, and consistent standards, while maintaining exceptional food safety and presentation.


• Lead and motivate kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and smooth day-to-day operations.


• Oversee food purchasing, stock control, and kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and quality.


• Cater for special occasions, celebrations, and community events.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen that supports a positive dining experience for residents.

This is a physically active role requiring daily bending, squatting, lifting, and pushing. You must be able to perform these tasks safely to protect yourself, your team, and our residents.

Your meals make a difference. See how our culinary team brings residents together at our Infinite Table annual event. Where residents share food, stories, and companionship: Our Infinite Table - YouTube

About You

The Cook is a key member of the Hotel Services Team, preparing nutritious, resident-focused meals that support health and well-being. Working closely with the care team, they ensure meals meet individual dietary needs, maintain food safety standards, and contribute to a positive dining experience in a respectful, supportive environment. You’ll bring:

• Hold a Certificate III or higher in Commercial Cookery.


• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders.


• Committed to safety, upskilling, continuous learning and bring a resident-focused mindset to all aspects of your work.


• Previous experience in Aged Care or Health is highly regarded.

About Us

Infinite Aged Care is a fast-growing leader in residential aged care with 30+ years’ experience, operating across QLD, NSW, SA, and VIC. We pride ourselves on creating environments that help residents remain independent and live their best lives every day, while offering employees opportunities for career growth and skill development.

We offer more than a job - we offer a career with purpose:

• Structured induction and on‑the‑job training with a dedicated support buddy.


• Access to non-for-profit (NFP) salary sacrificing employee benefits


• Opportunities to grow your skills across hospitality and kitchen operations.


• Extra earning potential through referral programs and weekly shift bidding.


• Health, wellbeing, and lifestyle perks: Fitness Passport, EAP, retail/fuel/tech discounts, discounted health insurance.


• Defence/Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Come join us and help make aged care great – one delicious meal and smile at a time.

NOTE: To be successful in this position you will be required to complete pre-employment checks. You will also need to hold a current NDIS clearance and/or be happy to apply.