We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cook to join our innovative team at St Vincent’s Care Services Maroochydore. Our residential service is located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, which is ideally located within walking distance of restaurants and boutiques along Duporth Avenue, the Sunshine Plaza shopping centre, the Maroochy RSL, Maroochydore Rotary Park, and the Maroochy River. Our 130-bed facility is a modern, lifestyle-oriented aged care service located in a master-planned community precinct on Queensland’s famed Sunshine Coast.
In this role you will bring your strong cooking skills and passion for your profession to create our residents a fine dining experience that is second to none! Delivering multi courses, elegant dishes and planning a variety of menus this is your opportunity to show your creative flair whilst working alongside a highly experienced team in a dynamic setting which is redefining the expectations of aged care.
Trade qualification in Commercial cooking (preferred), current Food Handler Certificate
Proven experience with volume cooking such as hotels, healthcare and/or similar environments
Excellent knowledge related to all facets of Food Services which includes but not limited to chill production and planning dining service
Ability to lead day-to-day production with the assistance of the kitchenhands and accept responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen
Understanding of and compliance with food safety hygiene standards
High level of customer service skills
Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
Ability to follow directives as per care plan
Understanding of Aged Care and resident rights and responsibilities
Vaccinated (and up-to-date vaccinations) against Influenza and Covid-19
Current or willing to apply for a NDIS Worker Screening Check
Things that work for you:
Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
No cost uniforms and training
Free annual flu vaccination
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)
Reconciliation Action Plan
St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation, https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment
Interested? Apply today!
No agencies please.
This role is subject to the completion of pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, a national criminal history check, work rights and evidence of immunisation history including COVID-19 and the 2023 influenza vaccination.
13 September 2026 11:59pm
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
