Cook

Cook | Residential Aged Care

Churches of Christ | Golden Age Aged Care

Permanent Part-Time

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

If you're passionate about making a difference and contributing to meaningful outcomes, we'd love to hear from you – click APPLY NOW.

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

Applications will be assessed as they are received.