• Salary packaging benefits and 5 weeks annual leave.
• Make a difference in the lives of our residents.  
• Join an organisation that truly makes a difference.

Kitchen Hand/Cook 

Churches of Christ, Buckingham Gardens Aged Care Service, Alexandra Hills 

Permanent Part-time Opportunities 

Imagine a career with Churches of Christ 

Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offer you real choices and opportunities to grow your career.   

We also offer: 

• 5 Weeks annual leave with the ability to purchase more; 
• Salary packaging benefits that greatly increase take-home pay; 
• Supportive team environment; 
• Opportunities for professional development; 
• Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study; 
• Employee discount program through our large network or retail partners (Bupa Health, Medibank, JB HI-FI etc); 
• A career where you can make a huge difference in the quality of life for our residents. 

Established in 1930, We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations. 

Active in the areas of children, youth and family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services, we provide care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. With over 200 Services in more than 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives a year. 

Highlighting the importance of this role 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Hand/Cook to join our team on a Part-time basis. Located in the heart of the Redlands, Buckingham Gardens is a 50-bed Service nestled within the peaceful suburb of Alexandra Hills. 

You are a hands-on individual looking for diversity in a role who will be responsible for undertaking kitchen duties and assisting in the preparation of nutritious meals for our residents.  

To be considered for this role you must be available to work mornings, Thursday - Sunday 7am to 10am, weekly. The successful candidate will also step up into the Cooks position as required to cover Annual and Sick Leave.  

As the Kitchen Hand your responsibilities could include: 

• Dishwashing and cleaning of the kitchen, equipment & dining areas; 
• Preparation of salads, sandwiches and morning tea items 
• Maintaining food hygiene and safety practices according to legislation; 
• Assisting with the servicing of meals, including setting up and cleaning the dining room, trolleys and trays. 

As the Cook your responsibilities could include: 

• Undertaking food handling, preparation and basic cooking duties; 
• Cleaning and maintaining the kitchen and equipment inline with standard cleaning and infection control processes; 
• Basic record keeping such as, number of meals per day, missed meals, fridge and freezer temperatures; 
• Liaising with the supervisor and suppliers in relation to ordering and stock control. 

What you can bring to the team 

You are an enthusiastic reliable worker who enjoys being a team player and can also work autonomously. You will be passionate about kitchen duties and committed to providing excellent customer service to our residents. Working in a fast-pace environment you will have compassion for the elderly and are passionate about maintaining an environment suitable to their needs. 

Ideally you will have: 

• Certificate II in Kitchen Operations or similar is desirable but not essential; 
• Experience working in the Aged Care industry is desirable; 
• Experience working in commercial kitchens is essential; 
• Current National Police Certificate or the ability to acquire. 

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety. 

Under Churches of Christ policy and/or the applicable public health directions, team members are required to be vaccinated for Covid-19. As part of the recruitment processes we ask that you provide evidence that your vaccination meets the requirements of Churches of Christ policy or the applicable public health direction. 

Please note there are limited pubilc transport options.  

To apply 

To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Judith Gardner on 07 3383 7200. 

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

Applications will be assessed as received