Roster: Please clearlystateyour availability for shifts on your application questionnaire.
Shifts can start as early as 6am and may include weekend work
Location: TallebudgeraAged Care Facility
Remuneration: $*****per hour+ Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances
Make a meaningful difference withBlueCare
We'relooking for someone who wants to build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others -through small moments that leave big impacts.
About the role:
The Cook supports the delivery of a high‐quality, protected and resident‐centred dining experience by preparing andpresenting meals that meet organisational standards, dietaryneedsand resident preferences.
The role works underthe direction of the Home Services Lead and collaboratively with the Chef to ensure meals are enjoyable, consistentand contribute to resident dignity,wellbeingand comfort.
As a key member of the kitchen team, the Cookmaintainsa clean,safeand efficient work environment, followsestablishedproceduresand supports positive interactions with residents,familiesand colleagues.You will be organised, motivated and take pride in delivering excellent service, supporting residents with the following
Prepare,cookand serve meals in line with corporate menus,recipesand dietary requirements
Ensure all meals meet IDDSI, allergen, cultural and texture-modified needs
Deliver meals that are well-presented,appetisingand served at the correct temperature
Support food preparation, portioning,platingand kitchen operations
Follow protected food handling,hygieneand infection control standards
Complete documentation including temperature checks, cleaninglogsand production records
Identifyand report hazards,incidentsor equipment faults
Role requirements:
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience)
Food safety knowledge and safe food handling practices
Understanding of special diets,allergensand IDDSI requirements




Ability to work effectively in a team and follow direction
Strong communicationand teamwork skills
Commitment to resident-centred care and positive dining experiences
Basic computer and documentation skills
Experience in aged care or healthcare food service (highly regarded)
Satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or organisational policy
We warmly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disability, and people of all genders and identities.
Employee Benefits:
Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
Career development opportunitieswith one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we'd love you to be too




Joining the state's largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family.
With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands ofBlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital,you are part of something bigger.
Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.
Child safe, Child friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children
Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple–everybody iswelcome here.
At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person.
We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support.
We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard.
Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.
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📌 Cook (Gold Coast)
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