• Great culture and supportive team.
• Salary packaging benefits.
• 5 weeks annual leave.

Chef

Residential Aged Care - Benowa, Gold Coast

Permanent Full-Time (76 hours/fn)

Are you ready for a fresh challenge and keen to join a passionate aged care team? Use your culinary skills to craft meals that not only nourish the body but also bring comfort and a sense of home to our elderly residents.

About the Role

In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for maintaining high food safety standards, supervising cleaning and kitchen staff, and managing stock to ensure efficient daily operations.

About You

You're a natural leader who brings a positive attitude to every shift. Highly organised and receptive to change, you're confident in guiding a team and staying up to date with evolving industry standards - especially in aged care. Your awareness of the latest food safety regulations ensures our residents receive the highest quality care and comfort.

Essential:

• Proven experience in commercial food preparation and cooking
• Must hold a Certificate 4 in Commercial Cookery or other relevant trade qualification
• Has a strong knowledge of safe food hygiene practices and kitchen safety
• Currently holds, or willing to obtain a current Police Check
• Hold valid Australian Work Rights - Unfortunately we are not currently able to sponsor

Desirable:

• Previous aged care experience and knowledge of IDDSI is highly desirable 
• Two years' experience as a commercial cook
• Experience with supervising and training junior kitchen staff and trainees
• Confidence in communicating with supervisor and suppliers

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage.

About Us

We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care.

Employee Benefits

Salary sacrificing, generous annual leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a supportive work culture, and discounts at a range of retail outlets.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Visit www.cofc.com.au to learn more about us. Please click the Apply Button. For further inquiries, contact Danielle on 0497 875 215.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.