Cook, Youth Justice And Victim Support

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government invites applications for a Cook position in Brisbane (West) within Youth Justice and Victim Support. The role involves preparing nutritious meals, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining a safe kitchen environment in a community-focused setting.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate cultural capability and contribute to inclusive programs. Knowledge of common kitchen equipment and stock control will support daily operations and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate cultural capability to support inclusive culture.
• Ability to prepare nutritious and varied meals for clients and staff.
• Maintain hygiene and safe working environment in the kitchen.
• Stock control, requisitions and basic purchasing for kitchen supplies.
• Supervise kitchenhands and participate in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of equipment used in a small commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide nutritious and varied meals to clients and staff.
• Contribute to an environment that reflects normalised living and working situations.
• Adhere to security and safety procedures affecting kitchen processes.
• Maintain a hygienic, safe and secure working environment and cleanliness of work areas and equipment.
• Prepare requisition orders and assist in purchasing kitchen and food provisions; maintain stock control.
• Supervise kitchenhands and participate in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment used within a small commercial kitchen environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Hygiene standards

Team supervision

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

• Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Prepare and provide nutritious and varied meals to clients and staff.
• Contribute to an environment that reflects normalised living and working situations for young people.
• Adhere to the security and safety of operational procedures and standards as they impact on kitchen processes and procedure.
• Maintain a hygienic, safe and secure working environment, including cleanliness of work areas and kitchen equipment.
• Prepare requisition orders and assist in the purchase of kitchen and food related stores and provisions and maintain an effective system of stock control, eg. recording and stocktakes.
• Supervise kitchenhands and participate in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of the equipment used within a small commercial kitchen environment.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/705463/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 12th November 2026

Cook, Youth Justice and Victim Support Brisbane - West, Australia