Chef/Cook - Aged Care
Job No:
IGACC364113
Location:
Buderim
Join Us as a Cook/Chef in a Part-Time & Full-Time Roles available at Immanuel Gardens!
Where your culinary expertise will enhance the well-being of our residents. Create delicious and nutritious meals that contribute to their happiness and health.
- Remuneration: $29.12 – $30.42 per hour + Salary Packaging (up to $15,990) + Access to staff discounts & benefits.
- Experience in a commercial kitchen, along with a Cert III or Cert IV in Commercial Cookery, is highly regarded.
About Us:
Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organization with a proud 90-year history of providing exceptional care and support to communities across Queensland. With 11 residential aged care facilities, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents while upholding our values of compassion, integrity, and excellence. Our services extend beyond aged care to include retirement living, home care, disability support, mental health, and family services, always placing the wellbeing of our residents and clients at the heart of everything we do.
Part of Lutheran Services, Immanuel Gardens Aged Care service in Buderim is community focused and committed to providing compassionate and high- quality care to our residents.
About The Role:
The Chef and/or Cook plays a vital role in leading and guiding the meal service team to ensure efficient and effective operations. This includes delivering high-quality meals that meet residents' nutritional needs and adhere to accepted standards. As part of a supportive team, you will work a variety of shifts between 6 am and 6 pm on a fortnightly roster, preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in our Residential Aged Care facility.
About You:
You will have experience, knowledge and the creativity to join our team at Immanuel Gardens Retirement Aged Care Facility. You will contribute to our groundbreaking 'Happy Tables project and....
- Be eager to deliver a 'food-first' approach to combating malnutrition.
- Have demonstrated experience in a high-volume kitchen catering team
- Hold a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or above.
- Must hold a valid Queensland Driver’s Licence
- Must maintain a valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance
What We Offer You:
- Access to Salary Packaging – enjoy up to $15,990 of your salary tax-free!
- Training and support on meal fortification and food-first approach
- Bi-annual chef workshops to provide support through interaction with leaders in the Health Care Industry
- Access to discounts, such as health insurance, holiday and travel, gym membership, IT, and home appliances
- Membership to our full-service Employee Assistance Program, including professional, lifestyle and wellness support
Apply Now by completing the application form below and attaching an updated copy of your resume.
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