Cook

St Vincent's Health Australia; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Novated leasing

Meals and Entertainment card

Free annual flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Program

Access to Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Vincent’s CareServices Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a skilled Cook to deliver a fine dining experience for our residents, crafting multi-course menus and leading daily kitchen operations.

You will bring a trade qualification in commercial cooking, a Food Handler Certificate, and proven experience in volume catering within aged care or healthcare settings, while upholding food safety and high service standards.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial cooking (preferred) and a current Food Handler Certificate.
• Proven experience with volume cooking in hotels, healthcare or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of all facets of Food Services including chill production and dining service.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen production with kitchen hands.
• Deliver multi-course meals and menus for residents, ensuring high quality dining.
• Maintain food safety hygiene standards and compliance with care plans.

Skills

Commercial cooking

Food Handler Certificate

Volume cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

NDIS check

Immunisation awareness

Education

Trade qualification in Commercial cooking

Job description

Job Description:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cook to join our innovative team at St Vincent’s CareServices Maroochydore. Our residential service is located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, which is ideally located within walking distance of restaurants and boutiques along Duporth Avenue, the Sunshine Plaza shopping centre, the Maroochy RSL, Maroochydore Rotary Park, and the Maroochy River. Our 130-bed facility is a modern, lifestyle-oriented aged care service located in a master-planned community precinct on Queensland’s famed Sunshine Coast.

In this role you will bring your strong cooking skills and passion for your profession to create our residents a fine dining experience that is second to none! Delivering multi courses, elegant dishes and planning a variety of menus this is your opportunity to show your creative flair whilst working alongside a highly experienced team in a dynamic setting which is redefining the expectations of aged care.

Things that work for us:

• Trade qualification in Commercial cooking (preferred), current Food Handler Certificate
• Proven experience with volume cooking such as hotels, healthcare and/or similar environments
• Excellent knowledge related to all facets of Food Services which includes but not limited to chill production and planning dining service
• Ability to lead day-to-day production with the assistance of the kitchen hands and accept responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen
• Understanding of and compliance with food safety hygiene standards
• High level of customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Ability to follow directives as per care plan
• Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities
• Vaccinated (and up-to-date vaccinations) against Influenza and Covid-19
• Current or willing to apply for a NDIS Worker Screening Check

Things that work for you:

• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• No cost uniforms and training
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation , https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment

This role is subject to the completion of pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, a national criminal history check, work rights and evidence of immunisation history including COVID-19 and the 2023 influenza vaccination.

Closing Date:

13 September 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent’s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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