🌟 Cook – Aged Care | Join a Kitchen with Heart 🌟
Location: Thornlands, Redlands Coast
Type: asual
Sector: Aged Care / Not-for-Profit

🥘 Bring joy through food. Make every meal meaningful.
At Finncare, we believe food is more than just fuel – it's comfort, culture, and connection. We are a not-for-profit aged care provider based on the beautiful Redlands Coast, supporting older Australians from all walks of life – including a proud Finnish and Scandinavian community.

We're on the lookout for a kind-hearted Cook who takes pride in preparing nourishing, homestyle meals and wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of our residents.

Why Finncare?
Because here, you’re more than your job title. You’ll be part of a close-knit team where everyone’s contribution matters. We offer a calm, respectful environment with a cheerful kitchen vibe, where smiles are just as important as skills – and where the people you cook for truly appreciate what you do.

💛 You’ll love working here if you value:

Making people happy with great food

Feeling respected and supported in your role

A friendly, inclusive culture with heart

Working somewhere that feels like family

Bonus points if you speak Finnish or have cultural knowledge of Scandinavian traditions!

What your day might look like:

Cooking delicious, nutritious meals for our lovely residents

Supporting special diets and food preferences with care

Keeping the kitchen safe, clean, and joyful

Chatting with residents and making meal times the highlight of their day

Collaborating with a fun, positive team who truly care

A bit about you:

Experience in an aged care, health care, or busy kitchen setting

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)

You love working with purpose

Food Safety Supervisor certificate? Even better!

You’re adaptable, calm, and genuinely kind

You enjoy being part of a values-based team that laughs, learns, and looks after each other

What we offer:

Meaningful work with real impact

Supportive team culture that celebrates your wins

Training and development opportunities

Beautiful coastal location – avoid the city hustle

The chance to fill your heart daily by caring for the sweetest residents – their stories, gratitude, and smiles are the most rewarding part of the job

✨ Ready to cook with purpose and be part of something special?
Apply now with your resume and a short cover letter – we can’t wait to meet you!

Speaking Finnish or understanding Finnish culture is a wonderful bonus, but not essential.