Cook

Cook
Gracehaven Aged Care Service, QLD
Permanent Part time Opportunity

Are you a passionate Cook who believes a great meal can brighten someone’s day? Join Gracehaven Aged Care Service and help create nourishing, home-style meals that bring comfort and joy to our residents.

This is more than just a kitchen role, it’s an opportunity to be part of a caring team that supports the wellbeing and dignity of our residents.

About the Role

As our Cook, you will:

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes with precision, creativity, and attention to dietary requirements
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment in line with cleaning and infection-control standards
• Keep accurate records of key kitchen and stock data
• Liaise with supervisors and suppliers regarding stock control and ordering
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations
• Contribute ideas for menu development and special events

About you:

You are someone who enjoys working with the elderly and understands the impact good food can have on wellbeing. Your excellent time-management skills, reliability, and commitment to safe food practices make you a valuable addition to our team.

You will also bring:

• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial food preparation, cooking processes, and a strong knowledge of food hygiene. 
• At least one year’s experience as a commercial cook
• Strong understanding of food safety legislation, texture-modified diets, and special dietary needs
• Experience in the aged care sector is highly regarded
• Valid Australian work rights (Please note that Sponsorship is not available)
• A genuine alignment with our values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with over 140 years of care and compassion at the heart of our mission. As a faith-based organisation, we deliver holistic support across aged care, family services, community housing, retirement living, and home care throughout Queensland and Victoria.

Employee Benefits

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Enjoy the security of working for one of Australia's largest and most trusted not-for-profit organisations
• Increase your take-home pay with up to $18,549 p.a. in tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Benefit from 5 weeks annual leave
• Access free 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Take advantage of discounts on health insurance, fitness memberships, travel, technology and everyday purchases
• Join a team where your contribution is valued and where you can build a rewarding, long-term career

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Now!

Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us, and if you have any questions contact service on 07•••••000.

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

Applications will be assessed as received.