22nd October, 2026
Quirindi:
Quirindi Care Services is a trusted provider of aged care with 68 residential beds, offering a range of options including long-term residential care, independent living units, and short-term respite or palliative care. With over 40 years of expertise, we are committed to delivering the highest quality services, embracing the needs of a diverse community, and redefining aged care for today’s modern society.
The Role
As a Cook, you will play an important part in delivering high-quality meals and creating a warm, homelike dining experience for our residents. Working as part of our hospitality team Part-Time, you’ll support daily kitchen operations, assist with food preparation, and ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Guided by our values, you’ll help enrich the lives of residents through nutritious meals, friendly service, and genuine care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, cook, and present nutritious and appealing meals in line with dietary requirements
- Food preparation, cleaning, and general kitchen duties
- Serve and distribute meals to residents and provide dining room service
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen and dining areas
- Accurately complete food safety and cleaning documentation
- Follow safe food handling procedures and infection control practices
What's in it for you? - Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a base rate of $29.98 to $33.79 per hour + 25% casual loading and 12% Superannuation
- Care Friends: Refer friends, earn points, and turn them into cash. It’s our way of saying thank you for bringing great people on board!
- Employee Support: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 access to a range of benefits for you and your immediate family.
- Career Development: Nurture your professional growth through Onsite & Online professional development programs, providing pathways for advancement within our organisation
- Training Development: Onsite & Online Training to further your skills!
To be successful you will need: - NDIS Worker Clearance - mandatory https://workerscreening.dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au/
- Hospitality or Customer Service experience in a fast-paced environment
- A passion for delivering a person-centred approach to care
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- An understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
- Compassionate and Empathetic nature.
Apply now! If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role that combines meaningful work with operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you!
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted we reserve the right to close this vacancy once an offer of employment has been accepted.
For more information please visit: https://www.quirindi.org.au/ or email jobs@apollocare.com.au
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.
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