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: $30.40per 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, safe 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 safe 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 secure, 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,

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