Cook - QLD

Regis Aged Care; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Competitive Rates

Development

Study Assistance

Reward and Recognition

Job summary

Regis Aged Care is seeking a dedicated Cook for Queensland sites. The role offers a salary from AU$61,967 to AU$80,000 plus superannuation and penalties, with full-time hours.

You will prepare and serve meals in line with the Food Safety Program, maintain hygienic work practices, and support dietary needs for residents. Join Regis to build your cooking career within a values-driven organisation that supports growth across 84 locations and a large team nationwide, with development and study

Qualifications

• Experience in Aged Care cooking preferred.
• Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.
• Ability to prepare meals meeting dietary requirements.
• Adherence to Food Safety Program and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food hygienically.
• Maintain clean and hygienic work practices.
• Prepare, serve, present, and deliver food per the Food Safety Program (FSP).
• Prevent cross-contamination and meet dietary needs.
• Liaise with the Chef/Manager for menu planning and special occasions.

Skills

Aged Care experience

Special dietary needs understanding

Customer service mindset

Food safety knowledge

Education

Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Experience as Cook in Aged Care

Job description

Cook Opportunities – Queensland | Aged Car

Annual Salary from AU$61967 upto $80,000 – dependent upon grade + superannuation + penalties

Level of experience and skill will determine grade and salary

• QLD Australia- Metro & Regional Locations
• Homes include: Aspley, Ayr, Birkdale, Caboolture, Camp Hill, Carseldine, Chelmer, Ferny Grove, Gatton, Greenbank, Holland Park, Home Hill, Kirwan, Kuluin, Lodges on George, Lutwyche, Magnolia, Maroochydore, Morayfield, Oxley, Pelican Waters, Redlynch, Salisbury, Sandgate Griffith, Sandgate Lucinda, Sandgate Musgrave, Sippy Downs, The Gap, Whitfield, Wynnum, Yeronga
• Link for more information: https://www.regis.com.au/aged-care-facilities/locations/
• Full time role
• Develop your Cooking career with a leading Aged Care provider
• Work for a values driven organisation

The opportunity

Join our passionate team who love what they do and can support you in building your career at our Regis Home. Our continuity of carer model means you will have the time to build strong relationships through being the familiar face our residents rely upon.

At over 84 locations supported by over 13,000 employees across Australia, there are endless opportunities to grow or progress your career in any way you want.

How You Will Make An Impact As a Cook

• Responsible for the correct and hygienic preparation and serving of food.
• Responsible for maintaining and facilitating clean and hygienic work practices
• Preparation, serving, presentation, and delivery of food and refreshments in accordance with the Food Safety Program (FSP)
• Prevent cross-contamination and properly prepare food to meet special dietary requirements, such as gluten and dairy intolerances, allergies and preferences.
• Liaise with Assist the Chef and/or Chef Manager to liaise with, residents and significant others for menu planning, food preparation and special occasions.

Make a real impact you can feel good about. There’s something special about what we do at Regis. We know that real care isn’t only about meeting needs, it’s about truly knowing the people we look after.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Experience in Aged Care (preferred)
• Qualification (Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery) and/or experience working as a Cook in Aged Care would be advantageous but not necessary
• Understanding of special dietary needs
• Exceptional customer service mindset
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.

Benefits That Support And Reward You

• Flexibility - experience the flexibility to balance work and life
• Competitive Rates - earn competitive hourly rates with opportunities for overtime
• Development - grow your career through comprehensive training and development programs
• Study Assistance - whether you’re starting out or advancing your qualifications, our Study Assistance Program supports everything from traineeships to Bachelor Degrees
• Reward and Recognition - your dedication won’t go unnoticed—our reward and recognition initiatives celebrate the great work you do every day

Belonging at Regis

We are proud to support over 10,000 residents and clients across residential aged care homes, home care, retirement living, day therapy and day respite centres. The work we do positively impacts the lives of older people and their families. It really is work you can feel good about.

What Our People Love About Working Here

As a team that supports older people to live life on their terms, we genuinely care - for our people, our work and the elderly. We make a big deal of recognising and supporting you, creating a culture of mutual respect, and offering more opportunities to build your career.

We believe in the power of hearts and minds. We know how the little things make a real difference. We are a close-knit, collaborative team that values kindness and puts your wellbeing first. Our commitment to your safety shines through in our Circle of Care initiative, the winner in the Safer and Supported Workforce Awards 2024, which ensures you are physically and psychologically safe at work. We want you to feel seen, valued, and respected for who you are as an individual and the professional skills you bring to the team. We celebrate your work, support your life outside of work and consider you one of our own from the start.

At Regis, real impact starts with you.

No matter your role, you can take pride in knowing you are making a real, lasting impact on people’s lives and helping to shape the future of aged care in Australia. It is work you can feel good about. #JoinRegis

To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, including NDIS or police check (role dependent), current year flu vaccination, and certification proof.