Our Community

NoosaCare is located across two incredible facilities – Carramar in Tewantin and Kabara in Cooroy. We are a community-based, not-for-profit organisation that puts our residents and their families at the forefront of all we do. Our state-of-the-art facilities are located in stunning natural surroundings and landscaped gardens, where residents live with dignity, respect and choice and experience the highest level of care they deserve.

We are currently seeking a qualified Chef at our Tewantin, QLD location, Carramar.

Life at NoosaCare as an employee

Here’s a little bit about what sets us apart from other workplaces:

Grounds that are more comparable to a resort than other aged care facilities or hospitals. Be inspired by your surroundings and enjoy being out in nature throughout your shifts.

Make real, meaningful connections - You’ll be able to build relationships with NoosaCare residents and see the difference you’ve made in their lives every day.

A work culture where everyone is respected and valued and positive teamwork is an essential ingredient for our success.

Salary Packaging Benefits – Package up to $15,900 of your pay per annum with an option to package an additional $2,600 for meals and entertainment, you’re able to increase your take home pay by lowering our taxable income.

Make a difference your way

Curious about what a day in the life of a NoosaCare Chef looks like? Check out the snapshot of daily duties below - you’ll get a true sense of purpose in the work that you do. Community-centred to our core, you’ll make connections not just with our residents but also with our team of Nurses, Personal Carers and Lifestyle Officers. Continuous improvement and learning is a big focus at NoosaCare and we value our staff’s unique perspectives.

We are proud of our origins as the first residential aged care provider in the Noosa Shire. Since 1974, we have remained an independent, not-for-profit organisation that’s not associated with any faith-based institution or large corporation. NoosaCare operates from the community for the community.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing and serving high quality, healthy and nutritious fresh food to our residents.

Ordering and maintaining kitchen inventory.

Maintaining an extremely high standard of kitchen hygiene, and adhering to all Food Safety, Workplace Safety and legislative requirements.

Ensuring that resident allergies/intolerances, special diets and requirements are met.

Develop and foster innovation within the catering department aimed at improving a resident’s food and dining experience.

Operate with autonomy and accountability in the delivery of high-quality catering services.

About You

NoosaCare is looking for candidates that have an interest in aged care and making a difference in people's lives. We also are looking for someone that has experience as a Chef along with a relevant qualification.

NoosaCare Principles:

Residents, their partners and families are our primary focus.

Our staff are our most valuable asset.

We strive to be the best at all that we do.

We work with compassion, care and open minds.

We remember our origins and our part in the community.