• Permanent Full Time - 38 hours a week
• Starting 25th November 2025
• Salary Packaging available

Chef

Churches of Christ, - Homesteads Aged Care

Permanent Full Time Chef

About the Role:

Churches of Christ Queensland are currently seeking a full time Chef at our Homesteads Aged Care in Nerang.  This role will see you working within our service overseeing food safety, supervising the cleaners, kitchen staff and managing stocks.

About You

Are you someone who is up for a new challenge and to be part of a dedicated aged care team, using your cooking expertise to create meal experiences that nourish not only the body but also provide emotional comfort and a sense of home for elderly residents?

Our ideal candidate has:

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:

• Two years' experience as a commercial cook
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Outlook and Internet Explorer
• 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: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

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. With services across Queensland and Victoria.   Homesteads Aged Care Services is located in Nerang, sitting high on a hill overlooking the Gold Coast hinterland, offering country living but with all the modern conveniences.  Local shopping centres, beautiful parklands and eateries are only minutes away.

Employee Benefits:

As a not-for-profit, employees can salary package up to $18,549 p.a. tax-free — $15,900 on everyday expenses and $2,649 on meals/entertainment, which can significantly increase your take-home pay. To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

We offer 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, Mandeep 07 5618 3600.

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.