At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, Anglicare Southern Queensland is a not-for-profit health and community service provider committed to supporting the diverse communities of Queensland.

Our Abri - Residential Aged Care situated in Southport is looking for a Casual Cook. The pay rate for this role will range from $37.34-$38.99/hr depending on your experience.

The overall purpose of the role is to prepare, cook and serve nourishing, palatable and attractive in-house meals for residents (whether the meals are full, soft, fluid or therapeutic diets) which are consistent with the food service budget within Anglicare Southern Queensland (Anglicare).

The Cook is also responsible for ensuring that the safety and hygiene of kitchen equipment is maintained and adhered to within legislative and Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S;) requirements. Additionally effective coordination/leadership of kitchen staff is required within the legislative and WH&S; requirements.

The shift timings will be as per the below:

Tuesday to Saturday 1:30 pm-7:30pm especially between 31 Dec-6 February and ongoing casual work before and after these dates.

About you:

- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high standard in preparation, ordering, storage and food handling.
- Demonstrated ability to organise a kitchen team within a busy environment.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and manage food service budget.
- Knowledge and experience in menu planning for dietary and nutritional requirements.
- Previous / recent experience in cooking for the elderly and within a large commercial kitchen.
- Experience within a residential service, not for profit or similar organisation.
- Working knowledge of legislative requirements including Workplace Health & Safety and Food Safety Standards.

Qualifications:

- Valid Aged Care Worker Screening Check:





o Current National Police Check OR o Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

NB: NDIS Worker Screening Clearance is mandatory for Services/Facilities delivering services to NDIS clients.

o Statutory Declaration if you have been a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than Australia after turning 16.

- Anglicare strongly encourages you to stay up to date with the immunisations recommended for your role, as outlined in our Worker's Immunisation Procedure.
- Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or similar

Why you'll love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland

- Voted Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
- Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
- Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
- Versatile Working Environment and work from home possibilities.
- Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
- Novated Lease - pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
- Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
- Benefits App - Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies, Big W, Myer & more!).
- Referral rewards.
- Wellbeing App - Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
- A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.

Interested? Apply now!

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.

📌 Cook (Southport)
🏢 Anglicare Southern Queensland
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