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Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other.

Southern Cross Care has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Cook to join our team at our beautiful Connolly Court Residential Aged Care Facility in Edens Landing.

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

• Competitive pay rates, plus access to generous Not-for-Profit salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Flexible shifts available across a 14-day roster to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to join a supportive, purpose-driven organisation.
• Strong and inclusive staff culture.
• Ongoing, individualised training and development opportunities.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
• Additional wellbeing support through our Thrive program, which allows early access to up to 50% of your earned wages.

About the role

In this casual role, you will be overseeing the catering operations at the site and assisting in the planning and preparation of nutritious and high-quality meals for our residents in accordance with the Food Safety Program requirements.  

Reporting to the Head Chef you will be working as part of a talented Hospitality team, to enhance the dining experience of our residents by sharing your culinary skills and championing our values to meet our mission of supporting people in their choice of health, wellbeing and lifestyle. Your role of the cook will contribute greatly to enhancing the lives of our residents by ensuring appetizing and nutritious meals are provided, promoting a positive and enjoyable dining experience for all.

What are the key responsibilities?

Duties may include but not be limited to:

• Food handling, preparation, cooking, plating and serving of meals. 
• Ensuring the timely delivery of quality meals.
• Basic record keeping, such as the number of meals prepared per day and any missed meals, in consultation with the Head Chef. 
• Stock control and ordering of supplies, including food and cleaning products. 
• Receiving, checking, weighing and storing stock appropriately.
• Cleaning dishes, kitchen workspaces, equipment, utensils and fixtures. 
• Ensuring the kitchen and equipment are maintained in a safe, hygienic and tidy manner.

What will you bring to the role?

• Certificate III in Cookery.
• Previous experience working in an aged care, hospital or commercial kitchen environment is highly desirable.
• Compassion, sensitivity and maturity, with a genuine commitment to providing high-quality meals and service.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Good understanding of food safety practices, with HACCP knowledge highly regarded.
• Flexibility to work varying start times and days, including weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively.

Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?

Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.

Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1700 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program, Known & Loved, is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.

How can you apply? 

If you believe you have the skills and experience needed to fill this role and are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care's recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at employment@sccqld.com.au 
  
Southern Cross Care is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccination status.

Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individuals, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.

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