Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters
At Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ), we believe in care that goes beyond the clinical – care that connects. As a Disability Support Worker (DSW) with WMQ, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the health and wellbeing of people in our community.
Our Supported Disability Accommodation team is dedicated to creating safe, inclusive, and empowering environments where individuals with disability can thrive. We focus on providing personalised support that promotes independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Through compassionate care and a commitment to meaningful outcomes, we help residents feel at home while keeping them connected to their community and pursuing their goals.
Why Join WMQ’s Specialist Disability Accommodation Team!
Purpose-led practice – Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts people, not profits, at the heart of care
All career levels welcome – From recent graduates to senior clinicians, we’ll support your journey
Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits – Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions.
Work-life balance – Enjoy flexible hours that work around your life, we promote a culture that values personal time and well-being
Free and Secure Car Parking – No more paid parking!! Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work.
Team Culture – Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values your skills and wellbeing
Perks and Advantages – We love our employee benefits, and you’ll love them too! Get discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel and so much more
Your Role as a Cook
In the role of Cook you will provide high quality catering, cleaning and laundry services within the Supported Accommodation Apartments, and in a team that provides a continuous improvement based environment. You will prepare meals in accordance with resident’s dietary requirements, maintain the kitchen area to an acceptable Food Safety Standard, and undertake supply requisition and stock control in line with budgetary guidelines. Key role accountabilities include:
- Perform a variety of food preparation duties including the fresh preparation, cooking and serving meals for all residents.
- Ensure meals meet the individual dietary needs of residents.
- Ensure the appropriate storage and labelling of food.
- Cleaning and maintaining work areas, equipment, and utensils.
- Requisitioning and storing of food supplies.
- Assisting with managing kitchen finances.
- Carrying food supplies, equipment and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
- Monitoring and recording of food and refrigerator temperatures.
- Menu planning in consultation with residents.
What We’re Looking For
Extensive cooking experience with proven ability to meet individual needs.
Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to food safety hygiene standards.
Ability to undertake stock requisition and control within budget guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to undertake a variety of cleaning duties associated with a kitchen and dining area.
Proven ability to prioritise workload and multi-task to ensure meals are prepared and served as scheduled and the needs of residents are met in a timely manner.
Ability and willingness to work within the Philosophies, Policies and Procedures of Wesley Mission Queensland and the Uniting Church in Australia.
- Certificate in Commercial Cookery
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
- Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
- Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work
About Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ)
Wesley Mission Queensland is a leading not-for-profit provider of health and community services. With over a century of service, we support people across all life stages with aged care, disability support, mental health services, and community outreach.
Our values, Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment, and Respect, guide everything we do.
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Ready to Join Us?
Be part of something meaningful. Join a team that values you and the difference you make every day.
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Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy.
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