Cook
- Prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents at a residential aged care facility.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety, complete basic records, and support stock ordering and control.
- Work collaboratively to deliver consistent, quality meal services and support residents’ wellbeing.
ASAP startSalary packaging up to $18,549 p.a. tax free plus generous leaveCentral Gold Coast location
Cook | Residential Aged Care
Churches of Christ | Golden Age Aged Care
Casual
About the Opportunity
As a Cook with Churches of Christ Golden Age on the Gold Coast, you'll play an important role in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals that support the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents.
What you'll be responsible for
- Undertaking food handling, meal preparation and cooking duties
- Maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen, including equipment, appliances and utensils, in line with cleaning and infection control procedures
- Completing basic records, including meal numbers, missed meals and fridge and freezer temperatures
- Liaising with your supervisor and suppliers about ordering and stock control
- Supporting a culture of safety, teamwork and continuous improvement
About you
You enjoy preparing food and understanding the care that goes into providing a consistent, quality meal service. You bring a practical approach, clear communication and a willingness to work as part of a team.
You'll ideally bring:
- Minimum one (1) year experience as a commercial cook in a hygiene-controlled environment
- Working experience within an Aged Care facility (advantageous, but not required)
- Understanding of International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) (or willing to complete training)
- Knowledge of commercial food preparation, cooking processes, food hygiene and the safe use of kitchen cleaning chemicals
- Knowledge and understanding of texture-modified foods
- Basic computer skills
- Good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- A commitment to safe work practices and quality service
- Full working rights in Australia (we are unable to sponsor at this time)
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and is committed to providing exceptional care to older people.
Why join Churches of Christ?
Churches of Christ is one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning more than 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care and residential aged care, with services across Queensland and Victoria.
What we offer
- Competitive remuneration and superannuation
- Salary Packaging - the ability to take-up an ATO supported benefit of up to $18,549 on living expenses (mortgage repayments, rent, entertainment) paid from your gross income – before tax. Potentially reducing your tax burden, dependent upon individual circumstance, working for a for-purpose organisation.
- Generous annual leave to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- A supportive and positive workplace culture where collaboration and compassion matter.
- Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians.
- Opportunities for ongoing learning, development and professional growth.
- The opportunity to be part of a values-driven organisation committed to quality, dignity and compassionate care.
How to Apply
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