Chef / Catering Assistant
Job No:
ZINC10495
Location:
Nundah
Create a meaningful experience with every plate!
Location: Zion Aged Care, Nundah, Queensland
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
Package: Hourly Rate + Super + Salary Packaging + Benefits
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Chef / Catering Assistant to help facilitate kitchen operations at Zion Aged Care in Nundah. This dual role offers a mix of Chef and Catering Assistant duties across 69 hours per fortnight. If you’re looking to combine your culinary flair with meaningful work in a values-driven aged care environment, this is your chance to make a real difference every day.
About the Role
This is a dual-position role, working a total of 69 hours per fortnight:
Chef – 40 hours per fortnight
• Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday
• Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Catering Assistant – 29 hours per fortnight
• Week 1: Friday, Saturday
• Week 2: Friday, Saturday
What You’ll Do
Step into a skilled role where your creativity and expertise shape every plate. You’ll support and deliver meal services that bring comfort and joy to our residents. Your responsibilities include:
• Preparing and presenting varied, nourishing meals that meet dietary requirements and preferences
• Ensuring a safe, clean and efficient kitchen environment aligned with hygiene and compliance standards
• Working with catering staff, residents and care teams to enhance meal services
• Assisting with stock control, food safety, and daily kitchen operations
• Supporting a positive, team-focused kitchen culture
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who brings both culinary expertise and genuine care for people. You’ll need:
• A relevant trade qualification (Cert III or Cert IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent)
• Experience in a commercial kitchen, ideally aged care or large-scale catering
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Knowledge of safe food handling and WHS requirements
• A valid Queensland Driver Licence
• Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
Why Choose Us? Take Home More Pay + Real Benefits
As a not‑for‑profit, we offer salary packaging that can significantly increase your take‑home pay — and many staff don’t realise how much extra they could be receiving.
• Up to $15,900 tax‑free each year (general living expenses)
• An additional $2,650 tax‑free (meals & entertainment)
This can mean thousands of extra dollars in your pocket each year depending on your situation.
Plus, you’ll enjoy:
• Discounts on health cover, energy, appliances, holidays and more (even shoes!)
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Fitness Passport — discounted gym memberships statewide
• Ongoing training and development (clinical and leadership)
• A supportive, values‑led Home Care team