Cook

UnitingCare Health; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueCare is seeking a Cook at the Tallebudgera Aged Care Facility to prepare and present meals that meet dietary needs and resident preferences under the Home Services Lead.

You will work with the Chef to deliver meals that are well-presented, safe and served at the right temperature, maintain hygiene, complete documentation, and support residents with care.

Qualifications

• Food safety knowledge and safe food handling practices.
• Understanding of IDDSI requirements and dietary needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow direction.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with menus and dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals meet IDDSI, allergen, cultural and texture-modified needs.
• Deliver meals that are well-presented 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.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents or equipment faults.

Skills

Food safety

IDDSI knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Roster: Please clearlystateyour availability for shifts on your application questionnaire. Shifts can start as early as 6am and may include weekend work

Location: TallebudgeraAged Care Facility

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

Make a meaningful difference withBlueCare

We’relooking 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 andpresenting meals that meet organisational standards, dietaryneedsand resident preferences. The role works underthe direction of the Home Services Lead and collaboratively with the Chef to ensure meals are enjoyable, consistentand contribute to resident dignity,wellbeingand comfort.

As a key member of the kitchen team, the Cookmaintainsa clean,safeand efficient work environment, followsestablishedproceduresand supports positive interactions with residents,familiesand colleagues.You will be organised, motivated and take pride in delivering excellent service, supporting residents with the following

• Prepare,cookand serve meals in line with corporate menus,recipesand dietary requirements
• Ensure all meals meet IDDSI, allergen, cultural and texture-modified needs
• Deliver meals that are well-presented,appetisingand served at the correct temperature
• Support food preparation, portioning,platingand kitchen operations
• Follow safe food handling,hygieneand infection control standards
• Complete documentation including temperature checks, cleaninglogsand production records
• Identifyand report hazards,incidentsor equipment faults

Role requirements:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience)
• Food safety knowledge and safe food handling practices
• Understanding of special diets,allergensand IDDSI requirements
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow direction
• Strong communicationand 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)
• Satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or organisational policy

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 opportunitieswith 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 ofBlueCare, 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 iswelcome 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, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.