Part-Time Cook - Create Welcoming, Nutritious Meals

UnitingCare Health; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

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Job summary

BlueCare in Yeppoon is seeking a Cook to support high-quality, resident-centred dining. You will prepare and present meals aligned with dietary needs and menus, working with the Home Services Lead and Chef to ensure consistency and dignity in dining.

The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and accurate documentation, with shifts 6am-2pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience).
• Food safety knowledge and safe food handling practices.
• Understanding of IDDSI, allergens and special diets.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow direction.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to resident-centred care and positive dining experiences.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Experience in aged care or healthcare food service (highly regarded).
• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with corporate menus, recipes and dietary requirements.
• Ensure all meals meet IDDSI, allergen, cultural and texture-modified needs.
• Deliver meals that are well-presented, appetising and served at the correct temperature.
• Support food preparation, portioning, plating and kitchen operations.
• Follow safe food handling, hygiene and infection control standards.
• Complete documentation including temperature checks, cleaning logs and production records.

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

BlueCare in Yeppoon is seeking a Cook to support high-quality, resident-centred dining. You will prepare and present meals aligned with dietary needs and menus, working with the Home Services Lead and Chef to ensure consistency and dignity in dining.

The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and accurate documentation, with shifts 6am-2pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is required.