Kitchen Hand / Relief Cook / Laundry 12/05/2025 Southport QLD, Australia

Churches of Christ in Queensland; Sefton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aged care service as a Kitchen Hand/Relief Cook. You will prepare meals, maintain kitchen hygiene, and support a vibrant team environment. This role offers casual shifts with a pay loading and various employee benefits, including salary packaging and annual leave options.

Benefits

Salary-packaging benefits

Five weeks of annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts through retail partners

Qualifications

• Ability to handle food preparation and cooking duties.
• Basic understanding of food handling and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Collaborate with the team to enhance mealtime experiences.

Skills

Teamwork

Food Handling

Hygiene Standards

Education

Certificate II in Cookery

Job description

Prepare and serve meals for residents with care.

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen, while supporting laundry services.

Contribute to a vibrant, supportive team environment.

Join as a Kitchen Hand / Relief Cook / Laundry

Churches of Christ, Golden Age Aged Care Service, Southport

Casual Opportunities

Employee Benefits:

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before income tax is calculated, including up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills, and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

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Our large organization offers a range of benefits, including but not limited to:

• Salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay;
• Five (5) weeks of annual leave with the option to purchase more;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• A supportive work culture that values you;
• Discounts through our retail partners such as JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Goodlife Health Clubs, Bupa Health, and more.

Are you ready to make a difference while doing what you love? We’re seeking a Kitchen Hand/Relief Cook/Laundry Support to join our team in delivering quality meals and smiles to residents in our aged care facility. Casual shifts with a 25% casual pay loading.

About the Role

In this role, your skills and dedication will make a tangible difference. As a Kitchen Hand/Relief Cook, you will:

• Prepare and serve nutritious, delicious meals that bring comfort and joy to our residents.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and organized kitchen, thoroughly cleaning all areas, equipment, and utensils in compliance with food safety and infection control standards.
• Handle basic record-keeping tasks, including tracking meals served, missed meals, and fridge/freezer temperatures.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team to create a positive mealtime experience for all.

What we’re looking for:

We seek individuals with passion and commitment. You will need:

• A positive attitude and enjoy being part of a dynamic team.
• A reliable person to assist with catering services for our elderly residents.
• Ability to handle food preparation, cooking duties, and meal service with care and precision.
• A basic understanding of food handling and hygiene, or eagerness to learn.
• A commitment to cleanliness and safety, maintaining high standards in kitchen hygiene.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience in a commercial kitchen or aged care industry.
• At least one year's experience as a commercial cook in a hygiene-controlled environment.
• Certificate II in Cookery or willingness to learn.
• Current National Police Certificate and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or ability to acquire them.

Our Values

Importantly, you will closely align with our organizational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship, and Safety.

Ready to serve up success and make a real impact?

Please click the Apply button. For further information, contact Shane Jackson at 07 5509 8555.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as received.