Cook

Queensland Government; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% super

Leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

Gold Coast Health is seeking Cook for the Nutrition and Food Services department to support plating, production and distribution of meals across the Gold Coast Health network. You will ensure portion control, allergy governance and therapeutic diet management under supervision.

These roles offer flexible work options, salary packaging and career development opportunities within a 14,000-strong team delivering world-class care to patients across hospitals in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital food service and patient meals.
• Ability to manage plating of main meals and coordinate production.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the plating of main meals and coordinate production and distribution services.
• Work with minimal supervision ensuring all food and beverages are prepared.
• Ensure portion control, food allergy governance and therapeutic diet management is correct.

Skills

Food preparation

Portion control

Allergy management

Therapeutic diet

Training staff

Job description

The RoleAn opportunity has become available for several Cook's to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.You willManage the plating of main meals and coordinate the production and distribution servicesWork with minimal supervision ensuring all food and beverage is preparedEnsure portion control, food allergy governance and therapeutic diet management is correctProvide ethical decision making, training and instruction to subordinate staffAbout youTo be successful in this position you will require:Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis BTuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be requiredDeclaration of serious discipline history must be disclosedCriminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)BenefitsFlexible work optionsCareer DevelopmentSalary PackagingModern FacilitiesDiverse Work CultureResearch Opportunities12.75% super17.5% leave loadingSalaryPermanent full time and permanent part time (one full time position and one part time position, 40 hours per fortnight)Base salary ranging from $71,568 - $75,017 per annum or $36.09 - $37.83 per hourAbout UsNutrition and Food Services department provides leadership for effective and efficient nutrition and hydration management in conjunction with the key stakeholders. The Nutrition and Food Services department is committed to safe, effective and optimal nutrition management for adult and paediatric patients as wells as education and training, credentialing and scope of clinical practice, performance management reports, evidence-based care, monitoring of variation in clinical practice and health outcomes.About Gold Coast HealthNationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health careAnnual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billionMore than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health PrecinctsSecondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilitiesOpportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyleA workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their bestCommitted to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belongHow to ApplyClick APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 1 October 2026Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.Job Ad reference: GC692234Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.