Cook

Blue Care; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Penalties & allowances

Job summary

BlueCare is seeking a Weekend Cook at Gympie Aged Care Facility to deliver high-quality, resident-centred dining experiences. You will prepare, cook and serve meals in line with menus, dietary requirements and IDDSI guidelines, while maintaining food safety and a clean kitchen environment.

This permanent part-time role offers weekend shifts from 6am to 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays, with remuneration of $30.40 per hour plus superannuation, not-for-profit salary packaging, penalties and

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience).
• Food safety knowledge and safe food handling practices.
• Understanding of IDDSI, allergens and diet modifications.
• Teamwork and ability to follow direction.
• Excellent communication and 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).
• Confidence to satisfy probity checks required by legislation or policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with menus and dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals meet IDDSI, allergen and texture-modified needs.
• Deliver meals that are well-presented and served at correct temperature.
• Support food preparation, portioning, plating and kitchen operations.
• Follow safe food handling, hygiene and infection control standards.
• Complete documentation including temperature checks and production records.

Skills

Food service

Teamwork

Communication

IDDSI knowledge

Food safety

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

WEEKEND Cook | BlueCare | Gympie Aged Care Facility

Employment Term: Permanent Part-Time opportunity available - weekend shifts only Roster: Please clearly state your availability for shifts on your application questionnaire. Shifts are from 6am-2pm - Saturdays and Sundays. Remuneration: $30.40 per hour + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances. Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare. We’re looking 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 and presenting meals that meet organisational standards, dietary needs and resident preferences. The role works under the direction of the Home Services Lead and collaborates with the Chef to ensure meals are enjoyable, consistent and contribute to resident dignity, wellbeing and comfort. As a key member of the kitchen team, the Cook maintains a clean, safe and efficient work environment, follows established procedures and supports positive interactions with residents, families and colleagues. You will be organised, motivated and take pride in delivering excellent service, supporting residents with the following:

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with corporate menus, recipes and dietary requirements
• Ensure all meals meet IDDSI, allergen, cultural and texture‑modified needs
• Deliver meals that are well‑presented, appetising 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

Role requirements

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

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

About BlueCare and UnitingCare

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 of BlueCare, 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 is welcome 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. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email [e-mail]

Safe workplace. We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

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.

We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example.

We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want to learn more about you because we are a proud not‑for‑profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

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Let’s make a meaningful difference, together.

www.unitingcareqld.com.au