Cook/Chef | Mount Coolum (Casual)

Estia Health; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Discounted car hire

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing app

Job summary

Estia Health is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team in Queensland. You will work with the Chef to manage kitchen tasks, tailor menus to resident preferences, and ensure meals are nutritious and appealing.

This role requires collaboration with a supportive kitchen team to deliver high-quality dining experiences for residents. The successful candidate will hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, have strong communication skills, and demonstrate a proactive, resident-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen preferred in aged care.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef with kitchen management and daily operations.
• Tailor meals to meet individual resident needs and preferences.
• Ensure residents receive healthy, nutritious and delicious meals.
• Support the broader kitchen team to deliver a memorable dining experience.

Skills

Cookery

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 96 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.About the RoleHelping create a home residents love, you’ll take pride in delivering service standards that are of the highest level. Utilising your exceptional skills and your passion for delivering fresh and wholesome meals, we believe you will fit right in.As Cook you’ll:Work alongside the Chef to assist with kitchen managementTailor meals to meet individual needs and preferencesEnsure our residents are provided with healthy, nutritious and delicious mealsSupport the broader kitchen team to deliver a memorable dining experienceYou’ll be a real team player who has:A Certificate III in Commercial CookeryGreat communication and documentation skillsSome experience within a commercial kitchen (Aged care highly regarded)A healthily amount of experience with a broad range of cuisines, dietary requirements in response to social, spiritual & cultural needs of our residentsBenefits available:Retail savings with the Blue Light CardDiscounted car hireEmployee Assistance Program for you and your familyFree Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical healthNovated leasing for vehiclesWorkplace banking supportACN membership discounts for nursesDiscounted health insurance with nib healthDiscounted JB HiFiAs one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centred aged care and services. If this is you, Apply now!Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided.Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination. If you are interested in a role, please ensure you apply online, as we do not accept emailed resumes.