Cook

Cook | Blue Care | Tallebudgera Employment Term:

Part time Roster:
Please clearly state your availability for shifts on your application questionnaire. Shifts can start as early as 6am and may include weekend work

Location:

Tallebudgera Aged Care Facility Remuneration: $30.40 per hour + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances

The Cook supports the delivery of a high‑quality, safe and resident‑centred dining experience by preparing and presenting meals that meet organisational standards, dietary needs and resident preferences. The role works under the direction of the Home Services Lead and collaboratively with the Chef to ensure meals are enjoyable, consistent and contribute to resident dignity, wellbeing and comfort. As a key member of the kitchen team, the Cook maintains a clean, safe and efficient work environment, follows established procedures and supports positive interactions with residents, families and colleagues.

You will be organised, motivated and take pride in delivering excellent service, supporting residents with the following

• 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
• Identify and report hazards, incidents or equipment faults

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience)
• Food safety knowledge and safe food handling practices
• Understanding of special diets, allergens and IDDSI requirements
• 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)
• Satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or organisational policy

We warmly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disability, and people of all genders and identities.

• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

Blue Care is proudly part of the Uniting Care Family, we’d love you to be too Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the Uniting Care family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of Blue Care, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital,…