Job Description
About the role:
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As our Cook/Kitchenhand, you will prepare hearty, nutritious meals that residents look forward to each day. You'll be responsible for menu planning, food ordering, stock control, and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen.
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You'll become a familiar and valued presence in the house, building positive relationships with residents while encouraging responsibility, respect, and participation around meal times
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We're Looking For Someone Who
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Enjoys cooking traditional, home-style meals in larger quantities.
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Takes pride in making people feel cared for through good food.
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Has experience in a commercial kitchen, community kitchen, Meals on Wheels, aged care, hospitality, or similar environment.
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Can confidently manage food budgets, stock levels, and ordering.
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Is organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
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Has a naturally nurturing personality but is comfortable setting boundaries and maintaining standards.
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Can communicate respectfully with a diverse range of people and de-escalate issues when required.
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Works well as part of a team and can cater to dietary requirements and resident preferences.
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Holds a current NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) or is willing to obtain one.
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What You'll Be Doing
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Preparing nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for residents.
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Creating diverse and enjoyable menus within budget.
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Managing food purchasing and stock control.
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Maintaining kitchen, pantry, fridge, and freezer areas to health and safety standards.
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Building positive relationships with residents and encouraging healthy eating habits.
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Working closely with management and support staff to meet residents' needs.
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Assisting with medication administration if required (training provided).
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About the organisation:
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Clayfield House is Brisbane's level III supported accommodation facility, providing a safe, stable and dynamic community environment for people facing various challenges in life.

📌 Cook (Victoria)
🏢 Clayfield House
📍 Victoria