At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled team deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations. When you join our team you will see how our values of Hope, Love, Care and Humility drive our practice and decision making daily.

About the role:

Abri Residential Aged Care located in Southport is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare, cook and serve nourishing, palatable and attractive in-house meals for residents and consistent with the food service budget. The Chef/Cook is also responsible for ensuring that the safety and hygiene of kitchen equipment is maintained and adhered to within legislative and Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S) requirements. Additionally effective coordination/leadership of kitchen staff is required within the legislative and WH&S requirements.

About you:

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high standard in preparation, ordering, storage and food handling.
• Demonstrated ability to organise a kitchen team within a busy environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage food service budget.
• Knowledge and experience in menu planning for dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Previous / recent experience in cooking for the elderly and within a large commercial kitchen.
• Experience within a residential service, not for profit or similar organisation.
• Working knowledge of legislative requirements including Workplace Health & Safety and Food Safety Standards.

Role Requirements:

• Current National Police Check
• Current Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate
• Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or similar
• Ability to work a 24/7 rotating roster including working on weekends and public holidays as required.

What we offer you:

• Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
• Salary Packaging - package up to $15,900 per year tax free! This means you can pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more out of your salary before tax!
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
• 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
• Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
• Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
• Free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programs and Pastoral Care Support and retreats.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations.
  
  

Interested? Please apply attaching your current CV.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing ongoing care and protection.