Cook | Quirindi

Apollo Care; Quirindi; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Casual loading 25%

Superannuation 12%

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Quirindi Care Services invites you to join our hospitality team as a part-time cook, delivering high-quality meals and a warm dining experience for our residents. You will support daily kitchen operations and ensure a clean, safe environment, guided by our values of care and compassion.

Ideal candidates have hospitality or customer service experience in a fast-paced setting, a passion for person-centred care, and hold NDIS Worker Clearance. Apply via our website or email.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Clearance is mandatory.
• Hospitality or Customer Service experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present nutritious meals.
• Serve meals and provide dining room service.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and dining areas.
• Complete food safety and cleaning documentation accurately.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer Service

Food safety

Job description

Do you enjoy providing quality hospitality services and want to make a difference in older peoples lives? Join our talented team at Quirindi!

22nd October, 2026

Quirindi: Quirindi Care Services is a trusted provider of aged care with 68 residential beds, offering a range of options including long-term residential care, independent living units, and short-term respite or palliative care. With over 40 years of expertise, we are committed to delivering the highest quality services, embracing the needs of a diverse community, and redefining aged care for today’s modern society.

The Role As a Cook, you will play an important part in delivering high-quality meals and creating a warm, homelike dining experience for our residents. Working as part of our hospitality team Part-Time, you’ll support daily kitchen operations, assist with food preparation, and ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Guided by our values, you’ll help enrich the lives of residents through nutritious meals, friendly service, and genuine care.

• Prepare, cook, and present nutritious and appealing meals in line with dietary requirements
• Serve and distribute meals to residents and provide dining room service
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen and dining areas
• Accurately complete food safety and cleaning documentation
• Follow safe food handling procedures and infection control practices
• Food preparation, cleaning, and general kitchen duties

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation:Enjoy a base rate of $29.98 to $33.79 per hour + 25% casual loading and 12% Superannuation
• Care Friends:Refer friends, earn points, and turn them into cash. It’s our way of saying thank you for bringing great people on board!
• Employee Support:An Employee Assistance Program(EAP)with 24/7 access to a range of benefitsfor you and your immediate family.
• Career Development:Nurture your professional growth through Onsite & Online professional development programs, providing pathways for advancement within our organisation
• Training Development: Onsite & Online Training to further your skills!

To be successful you will need:

• NDIS Worker Clearance - mandatory https://workerscreening.dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au/
• Hospitality or Customer Service experience in a fast-paced environment
• A passion for delivering a person-centred approach to care
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• An understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Compassionate and Empathetic nature.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted we reserve the right to close this vacancy once an offer of employment has been accepted.

For more information please visit: https://www.quirindi.org.au/ or email [e-mail]

Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.