Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Sunshine Coast

Job Category: Operations

Cook and Kitchen Assistant Opportunities Permanent and Casual opportunities | Various Sunshine Coast Locations Create Meaningful Dining Experiences At Sundale At Sundale, mealtimes are about more than food. They are an important part of each resident’s day, providing comfort, choice, connection and enjoyment.

We are looking for reliable and caring hospitality team members to join us as a Cook, Kitchen Assistant, or across a combination of both roles .

Whether you are an experienced Cook looking to bring your skills to aged care or a Kitchen Assistant who takes pride in providing excellent service, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through every meal you help prepare and serve.

Depending on your qualifications, experience and availability, you may apply for:

- The Cook position
- The Kitchen Assistant position
- A flexible combination of both positions

Please indicate your preferred position and availability when applying. About The Cook Position As a Cook, you will work alongside the Kitchen Team Leader and broader hospitality team to provide nutritious, flavoursome and thoughtfully prepared meals for our residents.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

- Preparing and presenting meals in accordance with approved menus and standard recipes
- Ensuring meals meet portion, nutritional, texture and temperature requirements
- Preparing texture-modified meals in accordance with the IDDSI Framework
- Accommodating residents’ dietary requirements, allergies, preferences and cultural needs
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
- Supporting stock control, ordering and stock rotation
- Assisting with catering for functions, celebrations and special events
- Completing required food safety and compliance documentation
- Contributing to audits, accreditation and continuous improvement activities
- Providing guidance and practical support to other hospitality team members when required

What You Will Bring to the Cook Position To Undertake Cook Duties, You Will Bring:

- A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification
- Experience preparing and producing meals in a commercial kitchen
- Knowledge of food allergies, special diets and texture-modified meals
- An understanding of the IDDSI Framework
- Strong time-management and organisational skills
- Experience with stock control, food ordering and menu preparation
- A commitment to food safety,



quality and resident choice
- The ability to work effectively as part of a busy and supportive team

Experience in aged care, health or community services and a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate will be highly regarded. About The Kitchen Assistant Position As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Cook and Kitchen Team Leader to provide a safe, efficient and high-quality catering service.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

- Assisting with the preparation of meals, snacks and beverages
- Supporting breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner services
- Preparing crockery, cutlery and dining equipment
- Assisting with meal plating and dining service
- Labelling and storing food correctly
- Maintaining appropriate stock rotation
- Operating commercial and domestic dishwashers
- Cleaning and sanitising kitchen utensils, equipment and work areas
- Completing food safety, temperature and cleaning records
- Assisting with deliveries and putting stock away
- Supporting residents’ dietary requirements, allergies and preferences
- Contributing to a positive and enjoyable dining experience for residents

What You Will Bring to the Kitchen Assistant Position To Succeed As a Kitchen Assistant, You Will Bring:

- A positive and practical approach
- A genuine commitment to supporting older people
- Solid attention to food safety, cleanliness and hygiene
- Good time-management and organisational skills
- The ability to work effectively in a busy team environment
- An understanding of safe food handling, labelling and stock rotation
- The ability to complete food safety and cleaning records accurately
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliability, flexibility and a willingness to assist where needed

Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, hospitality or aged care environment will be highly regarded. Why Join Sundale? This is an opportunity to join a values-led organisation and contribute directly to residents’ wellbeing and daily experiences.

Sundale values its team members and provides a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

- 12.5% employer superannuation
- Not-for-profit salary packaging,



with up to $15,900 available for everyday living expenses
- Meals and entertainment salary packaging, with up to $2,650 available
- Five weeks of annual leave for eligible full-time team members, prorated for part-time team members
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Paid parental leave for eligible team members
- Access to car salary packaging, offering potential tax and running-cost savings
- Exclusive employee benefits through Flare, including discounts, financial wellbeing resources and savings across a wide range of Australian brands
- Private health insurance discounts
- Employee Assistance Program, providing confidential support services
- Employee referral bonus of up to $300 for successful referrals
- Uniforms provided
- Career development and progression opportunities
- A supportive workplace guided by the values of Care, Connection and Creativity

At Sundale, our purpose is to enable people to live their best life through genuine purpose, meaningful experiences, engagement and connection. If you take pride in preparing quality food, providing excellent service and contributing to a positive resident experience, we would love to hear from you.

Essential Requirements Depending on the position, the successful applicant will be required to:

- Hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent to undertake Cook duties
- Hold or obtain a current National Police Certificate that meets applicable aged care requirements
- Provide evidence of their right to work in Australia
- Complete a pre-employment medical assessment
- Complete and maintain mandatory training relevant to the position
- Meet Sundale’s food safety, infection control and workplace health and safety requirements

How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining:

- Whether you are applying for the Cook position, Kitchen Assistant position or both
- Your relevant qualifications and experience
- Your current availability and preferred working hours
- Why you would like to join Sundale

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the positions may be filled before the advertised closing date. We Embrace Diversity Sundale welcomes applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people of all ages.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

📌 Cook and Kitchen Assistant - Aged Care (Sunshine Coast)
🏢 Sundale
📍 Sunshine Coast