Cook - Aged Care

Catering Industries; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Penalty loadings

Staff benefits program

Job summary

Catering Industries Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified Cook for an aged care facility in Gordonvale, QLD. The role reports to the Chef Manager and involves preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in a friendly, team-oriented environment.

Shifts include Monday, Tuesday 6:00am–2:00pm; Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9:00am–5:00pm. Benefits include weekend/holiday penalty loadings and support for ongoing training. A current police check is required.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Federal Police Check Certificate or be willing to obtain one prior to commencement.
• Previous experience in a commercial cooking role, with aged care experience highly regarded.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (desirable).
• Experience preparing large-volume meals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Cater to dietary needs of residents, ensuring meals meet high standards.
• Prepare nutritious meals in line with aged care food service standards and HACCP guidelines.
• Assist with menu planning, development and implementation.
• Prepare baked goods, desserts, soups and other menu items.
• Manage special dietary requirements (puree, texture-modified, gluten-free, etc.).
• Receive and store deliveries, maintain stock rotation and storage practices.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organised kitchen environment.
• Demonstrate strong time management and teamwork skills.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen and contribute positively to the team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, WHS and infection control requirements.

Skills

Commercial cookery

Aged care cooking

Food safety & HACCP

Time management

Work independently & in team

Stock ordering & inventory

Reliability & punctuality

Strong communication

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Catering Industries Pty Ltd is a leading provider of contracted hospitality services (catering, cleaning and laundry) to Australia's health and aged care, education, government, corporate and resources sector. We currently employ over 1,800 personnel across various operations in our active market.

Are you a qualified Cook who takes pride in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals? We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cook to join our team at a welcoming aged care facility in Gordonvale, QLD.

Reporting directly to the Chef Manager, you'll play an important role in delivering delicious meals that support the health, wellbeing, and enjoyment of our residents. If you're passionate about food, thrive in a team environment, and want to make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!

Monday & Tuesday: 6:00am - 2:00pm

Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Why Join Us?

• Full-time, stable employment

• Supportive and friendly team environment

• Meaningful work within the aged care sector

• Weekend and public holiday penalty rates

Mandatory Requirements

• Hold a current Federal Police Check Certificate or be willing to obtain one prior to commencement

Skills and experience

• Previous experience in a commercial cooking role, with aged care experience highly regarded

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (desirable)

• Experience preparing large-volume meals in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

• Experience with stock ordering, receiving deliveries, and inventory control

• A strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, quality assurance, and workplace health and safety requirements

• A compassionate and respectful approach when interacting with residents, clients, and colleagues

• Excellent reliability, punctuality, and a positive work ethic

• Reliable transport and the ability to travel to and from the workplace independently

Key responsibilities

• Cater to the dietary needs of both low-care and high-care residents, ensuring meals are prepared to the highest standard.

• Prepare and present high-quality, nutritious meals in accordance with aged care food service standards, HACCP guidelines, and Quality Assurance procedures.

• Assist with menu planning, development, and implementation to provide varied and enjoyable meal options.

• Prepare a range of baked goods, desserts, soups, and other menu items, demonstrating strong all-round kitchen skills.

• Produce and manage special dietary requirements, including puree, texture-modified, gluten-free, and other therapeutic diets.

• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries, maintaining accurate stock rotation and storage practices.

• Support daily kitchen cleaning and maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.

• Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

• Maintain compliance with food safety, workplace health and safety, and infection control requirements at all times.

Benefits and perks

• The successful applicant will be offered a competitive hourly rate plus penalty loadings as per Hospitality Award. You will also receive comprehensive training to perform your role in a satisfactory manner.
• Our new Staff Benefits program where you will have access to over 100+ retail discounts!

Why work with Catering Industries? We are a family owned and operated business where our people are our backbone and it's their passion and dedication that has attributed to our substantial organic growth over the past 45 years. We emphasize a culture of service excellence, where our core values of CARE, COMMITMENT, INTEGRITY & TRUST are expected of all employees.