Chefs – Sunshine Coast

Flexible Aged Care Shifts | Join Talent Quarter

Are you an experienced Chef looking for flexible work, competitive pay and the opportunity to make a real difference? Talent Quarter is currently seeking skilled Chefs to join our growing casual workforce across the Sunshine Coast. Whether you're looking for regular weekday shifts or flexible casual work, we have opportunities available with leading aged care providers throughout the region.

Why Choose Talent Quarter?

At Talent Quarter, we understand that work-life balance is important. We offer flexible opportunities that allow you to choose when and where you work while being supported by a dedicated recruitment team.

What we offer:

- Competitive casual pay rates plus applicable penalties and casual loading
- Consistent weekday, AM and PM shifts available
- Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and availability
- Weekly pay
- Easy-to-use mobile app to manage your availability, view rosters and accept shifts
- Complimentary Talent Quarter scrubs
- Generous employee referral bonus program
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Recruitment and Bookings Team
- Opportunities for regular block bookings and ongoing placements

About the Role

As a Chef with Talent Quarter, you'll be responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals that support the health and wellbeing of aged care residents while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and kitchen operations.

Your responsibilities may include

- Preparing and presenting nutritious meals in accordance with individual dietary requirements
- Planning and producing meals that meet food safety and quality standards
- Supervising and supporting kitchen staff




- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment
- Ensuring compliance with food safety legislation and infection control procedures
- Managing special diets, texture-modified meals and fluid consistency requirements
- Monitoring food stock and minimising waste
- Delivering a positive dining experience for residents

What You'll Need

To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Trade qualification as a Chef (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent)
- Minimum 6 months' experience as a Chef, preferably within aged care, healthcare or large-scale catering
- Sound knowledge of texture-modified diets and nutritional requirements in aged care
- Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (highly regarded)
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current National Police Check
- Current influenza vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination in line with client requirements
- Full Australian working rights
- Currently residing in Australia
- Strong leadership, communication and time management skills

Join a Team That Values You

Talent Quarter partners with leading aged care providers across Australia, giving you access to rewarding work, adaptable opportunities and ongoing support from a team that genuinely values its staff. Whether you're looking for casual shifts, block bookings or regular ongoing work, we'd love to welcome you to the Talent Quarter team.

Apply today and take the next step in your culinary career.

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