Cook

Arcare Aged Care; Sunshine Coast Regional; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 41.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Supportive leadership

Employee Assistance Program

Reward & Recognition programs

Job security

Descripción de la vacante

Arcare Aged Care, Sunshine Coast region, is seeking a dedicated Cook to support the Head Chef and 2nd Chef in preparing nutritious meals for residents. You will gain hands-on experience across breakfast, lunches, and dinner services, with training opportunities to enhance culinary skills and dietary accommodations.

The role offers exposure to a modern kitchen within a leading provider, a positive culture, and opportunities to grow in a supportive environment.

Formación

• Certificate III or IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) required.
• Food Safety Supervisor Cert preferable.
• Adaptable, passionate about what you do, customer service focus.
• Collaborative approach.
• Friendly and effective communication style.

Responsabilidades

• Meal Preparation: Breakfast Preparation, Salads, Baking & Pastry.
• Prepare meals according to menus designed by Head Chef; ensure nutritious, appealing meals.
• Accommodate special dietary requirements (texture-modified diets) for residents.
• Adhere to strict food safety and hygiene standards to prevent foodborne illnesses.
• Monitor ingredient quality and portion sizes; ensure high standards of taste and appearance.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal prep and service.

Conocimientos

Cooking

Food Hygiene

Teamwork

Educación

Certificate III or IV in Hospitality

Food Safety Supervisor

Descripción del empleo

• Supportive leadership and a positive workplace culture
• State-of-the-art facilities and working environment within leading provider
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition programs

Thursday to Sunday 0630 - 1430

Why Join Arcare?

• Supportive leadership and a positive workplace culture
• Job security, growth industry
• State-of-the-art facilities and working environment within leading provider
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition programs

About The Role

Supporting the Head Chef and 2nd Chef, the Cook plays an important role in enhancing residents’ quality of life by preparing delicious, nutritious meals. You’ll also have the opportunity to expand your skills through training in Chef lunch and dinner services and key Chef duties, providing valuable hands‑on experience to support your culinary development.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Meal Preparation: Breakfast Preparation, Salads, Baking & Pastry
• Responsible for preparing meals according to the menus designed by the Head Chef. Ensure that the meals are nutritious, appealing, and meet the specific dietary needs of individual residents.
• Special Diets: Accommodate special dietary requirements, such as texture-modified diets, to cater to the unique health conditions and preferences of our residents.
• Food Safety and Hygiene: Adhere to strict food safety and hygiene standards to prevent foodborne illnesses and maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Quality Control: Monitor the quality of ingredients and finished dishes, ensuring that they meet high standards in taste, appearance, and portion sizes.
• Collaboration with Kitchen Staff: Work as part of a team in the kitchen, collaborating with other kitchen staff, to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.

What We're Looking For

• Certificate III or IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
• Food Safety Supervisor Cert (preferable)
• Adaptable, passion for what you do, customer service focus
• Collaborative approach
• Friendly and effective communication style

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, Arcare operates over 60 residences across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC, supported by more than 10,000 team members. Our focus is simple — building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Applicants must have Australian Working Rights and hold (or be willing to obtain) a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Arcare is proud to celebrate diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.