Cook

Lutheran Services; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Discounts on health, energy, travel

Fitness Passport access

Employee wellbeing support

Training and development

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Queensland is seeking a Cook for St Andrew's Aged Care to prepare meals for residents in a busy kitchen. The role is part-time with approx 45 hours per fortnight, located at Tallebudgera.

You’ll join a small kitchen team delivering nourishing and varied meals. You will handle dietary-specific meals, support with menu planning, stock control and food quality, while maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (Cert III or Cert IV) or equivalent.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably in aged care or large-scale catering.
• Ability to work in a team and manage own tasks.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and WHS compliance.
• Valid Queensland Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh meals for residents tailored to dietary needs.
• Work with the team to keep service running smoothly.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and organised.
• Assist with menu planning, stock control and food quality.
• Contribute ideas to improve meals and dining experience.

Skills

Cook

Team player

Food safety

WHS compliance

Education

Cert III or Cert IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Job description

We’re looking for a Cook at our St Andrew's Aged Care, where food is more than just a meal, it’s a moment of comfort, connection, and enjoyment for our residents.

Location: Tallebudgera - QLDRole Type: Part-time (approx 45hrs/fortnight)Remuneration:$31.11 ph + Super + Salary Packaging (up to $15,990) + Access to staff discounts & benefits.

A Cookwho can work in a busy kitchen, keep things organised, and help deliver meals that are nourishing, varied and enjoyable.

You’ll be part of a small kitchen team, preparing meals for our aged care residents and making sure every plate leaving the kitchen is something you’d be proud to serve.

What Your Day Might Look Like:

• Preparing fresh meals for residents, tailored to dietary needs
• Working with the team to keep service running smoothly
• Making sure the kitchen is clean, safe, and organised
• Helping with menu preparation, stock control and food quality
• Bringing ideas to improve meals and the overall dining experience

This Role Suits Someone Who:

• Has experience working in a commercial kitchen, ideallyinAged Careor large-scale catering.
• Works well in a team but can manage their own tasks
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and WHS compliance.
• Is organised, calm under pressure and enjoys a busy kitchen environment
• A relevant trade qualification(Cert III or Cert IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent).
• A valid Queensland Driver’s Licence.
• Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Salary packaging – keep more of your pay (up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 meals & entertainment)
• Discounts on everyday things – health cover, energy, appliances, travel and more
• Fitness Passport – affordable gym access for you and your family
• Employee wellbeing support whenever you need it
• Training and development if you want to grow your skills

Lutheran Servicesis anot-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to communities across Queensland. With 12 residential aged care facilities under our stewardship, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our residents while upholding our values of compassion, integrity, and excellence.

PartofLutheran Services,St Andrew's Aged Care in Tallebudgera offers a peaceful coastal envirnoment and is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to every resident.