Cook – Palms Aged Care, Ingham, QLD
Permanent Part Time Opportunity
About the Role
Are you a cook with a passion for good food and a heart for the elderly? An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Cook to join our dedicated team at Palms Aged Care Service in Ingham, Queensland, with the ability to work at our Rockingham Aged Care Service in Cardwell as well. In this rewarding role, you can step away from the late-night hospitality grind and focus on creating nutritious, high-quality meals that bring genuine comfort and enjoyment to our residents.
Working within a collaborative kitchen team, you will contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences in a safe, welcoming, and person-centred environment.
Enjoy the opportunity to work across both our Cardwell and Palms services, where you will support residents while building meaningful connections with two welcoming and supportive teams.
Your Responsibilities
As our Cook, you will:
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Prepare and cook a variety of meals with care, creativity, and attention to dietary requirements
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Ensure all kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are maintained to high hygiene and infection-control standards
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Maintain accurate kitchen records and stock documentation
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Assist with stock ordering and liaise with suppliers and supervisors regarding kitchen supplies
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Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to support smooth daily operations
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Contribute ideas for menus, themed meals, and special events
What You Will Bring
You are someone who genuinely enjoys working with older people and understands the important 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 will also have:
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Demonstrated knowledge of commercial food preparation and food hygiene practices
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Minimum one year experience working as a commercial Cook
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Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or relevant trade qualification
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Strong understanding of food safety legislation, texture-modified diets, and special dietary requirements
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Experience within the aged care sector (highly regarded)
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Current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one
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Valid Australian working rights (unfortunately sponsorship is not available for this role)
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage.
We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with more than 140 years of care and compassion at the heart of everything we do. As a faith-based organisation, we provide support across aged care, retirement living, home care, family services, community housing, and disability services throughout Queensland and Victoria.
As part of our team, you will enjoy:
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Supportive and inclusive team culture
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Access to a range of retail and lifestyle discounts
If you are looking for meaningful work where you can build genuine connections, support older Australians, and feel proud of the difference you make each day, we would love to hear from you.
Visit Churches of Christ Australia to learn more.
