About the role

Are you a passionate cook who loves making a positive impact through your culinary skills? selectability is currently seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team aged care team in the Lower Gulf of Queensland at Doomadgee, Mornington Island and Normanton. In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious and delicious meals for our older persons, ensuring their dietary needs are met with care and creativity.

This position requires a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for older persons and promoting their independence while respecting the dignity and cultural backgrounds. The Cook collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care services that meet the unique needs and challenges faced by seniors in regional and remote areas.

If you are an experienced and compassionate Cook looking for a new challenge, then working FIFO could be the perfect opportunity for you; with travel, accommodation, and meals provided you won’t have to worry about any of the logistics. Working remotely provides a unique cultural experience, and you’ll be part of a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the best possible care to older persons.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• prepare and cook meals in accordance with dietary requirements and preferences.
• maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to food safety standards.
• collaborate with the care team to create meal plans that promote residents’ health and well-being.
• manage inventory and order supplies as needed to ensure fresh and high-quality ingredients.
• provide exceptional service to older persons, ensuring a positive dining experience.

About you

To be successful you must: 

• have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure whilst maintaining a professional manner
• prepare, cook, service nutritious meals across breakfast, lunch and dinner for residents and employees, taking into account their dietary requirements and preferences
• experience menu planning, to ensure nutritional needs are being met
• knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• ability to follow recipes and instructions
• have excellent time management skills
• have a positive attitude 
• possess clear and effective communication skills 
• experience working in a team environment 
• be able to follow policies and procedures at all times 
• be able to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals 

Role Requirements

• certificate III in Commercial Cookery or the equivalent
• food hygiene/ Food Handlers Certificate (highly desirable) 
• previous experience working in FIFO hospitality industry (desirable)
• current Flu vaccination (recommended)
• current Covid vaccination (recommended)
• current nationally recognised first aid & CPR certificate
• ability to work in regional and remote areas on a FIFO roster, flexible to work across a 24/7 roster
• a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence 
• a current yellow card exemption or an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain prior to commencement)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety & You' completion certificate 

About the offer

We offer a range of benefits including:

• generous above award wages + super
• up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
• 50% discounted training via our RTO 
• flexible working arrangements 
• career pathways and opportunities for development
• employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling support for employees 

FIFO workers-

• 6 weeks on, 2 weeks off roster
• free accommodation provided and all travel costs covered
• all meals provided

Local workers-

• full time/ part time, casual hours available
• all meals provided- when on shift

Applying

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills, salary expectations, experience and why you are the best person for this role. 

If you would like more information, please contact selectability's HR officer Josh Cannon on 0499 605 169 or by email HRAgedCare@selectability.com.au

About us

selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.

We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.