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Cook | ​Residential Aged Care

Churches of Christ Qld | Stanthorpe Aged Care, Stanthorpe, Qld

Casual (Minimum 49 hours per Fortnight)

About the Opportunity

Are you a cook, with a passion for the elderly? An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and passionate Cook to join our dedicated team at Stanthorpe Aged Care. In this rewarding role, you will help create nutritious, high-quality meals that bring comfort and enjoyment to our residents, while supporting their individual dietary and nutritional needs.

What you'll be responsible for

- Prepare and cook a variety of meals with care, creativity, and attention to dietary requirements
- Ensure all kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are maintained to high hygiene and infection-control standards
- Maintain accurate kitchen records and stock documentation
- Assist with stock ordering and liaise with suppliers and supervisors regarding kitchen supplies
- Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to support smooth daily operations
- Contribute ideas for menus, themed meals, and special events

About you

You are someone who genuinely enjoys working with older people and understands the key role good food plays in health, wellbeing, and quality of life. You are reliable, organised, and committed to safe food handling practices and teamwork.

You'll ideally bring:

- Demonstrated knowledge of commercial food preparation and food hygiene practices
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or relevant trade qualification (desirable)
- Strong understanding of food safety legislation, texture-modified diets, and special dietary requirements
- Experience within the aged care sector (highly regarded)
- Current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one




- Hold valid Australian Work Rights - Unfortunately we are not offering sponsorship for this role.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and is committed to providing exceptional care to older people.​

Why join Churches of Christ?

Churches of Christ is one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning more than 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care and residential aged care, with services across Queensland and Victoria.

What we offer

- Competitive casual rates with 25% loading and superannuation
- Salary packaging - the ability to take-up an ATO supported benefit of up to $18,549 on living expenses (mortgage repayments, rent, entertainment) paid from your gross income – before tax. Potentially reducing your tax burden, dependent upon individual circumstance, working for a for-purpose organisation.
- Generous annual leave to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- A supportive and positive workplace culture where collaboration and compassion matter.
- Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians.
- Opportunities for ongoing learning, development and professional growth.
- The opportunity to be part of a values-driven organisation committed to quality, dignity and compassionate care.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about making a difference and contributing to meaningful outcomes, we'd love to hear from you – click APPLY NOW or call Sarah Lawty on (phone hidden).

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.

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