Cook

St Vincent's Health Australia; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Meals card

Flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Reconciliation Action Plan

Job summary

St Vincent’s Care Services Maroochydore is seeking a Cook to join its innovative team on the Sunshine Coast. You will prepare multi-course menus, deliver fine dining for residents, and work with an experienced kitchen team in a dynamic aged-care setting.

The role requires a food safety mindset, a current Food Handler Certificate, and experience in high-volume cooking within healthcare or similar environments. You will lead day-to-day production with kitchenhands and support care plans.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial cooking (preferred).
• Current Food Handler Certificate.
• Experience with high-volume cooking in hotels, healthcare and/or similar environments.
• Knowledge of food safety hygiene standards.
• Ability to lead day-to-day production with kitchenhands and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Understanding of resident rights and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare multi-course meals and menus for residents.
• Deliver a fine dining experience and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to ensure smooth service and on-time meals.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

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 Care Services 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.

Requirements

• 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 kitchenhands 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

Benefits

• 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.

Pre-employment Checks and Closing Date

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]

Company Overview

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.