Create a meaningful experience with every plate!
Location: Zion Aged Care, Nundah, QueenslandEmployment Type: Permanent Part-TimePackage: Hourly Rate + Super + Salary Packaging + Benefits
We're looking for a passionate and experienced Chef / Catering Assistant to help facilitate kitchen operations at Zion Aged Care in Nundah. This dual role offers a mix of Chef and Catering Assistant duties across 69 hours per fortnight. If you're looking to combine your culinary flair with meaningful work in a values-driven aged care environment, this is your chance to make a real difference every day.
About the Role
This is a dual-position role, working a total of 69 hours per fortnight:
Chef - 40 hours per fortnight
* Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday
* Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Catering Assistant - 29 hours per fortnight
* Week 1: Friday, Saturday
* Week 2: Friday, Saturday
What You'll Do
* Preparing and presenting varied, nourishing meals that meet dietary requirements and preferences
* Ensuring a safe, clean and efficient kitchen environment aligned with hygiene and compliance standards
* Working with catering staff, residents and care teams to enhance meal services
* Assisting with stock control, food safety, and daily kitchen operations
* Supporting a positive, team-focused kitchen culture
What You'll Bring
* A relevant trade qualification (Cert III or Cert IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent)
* Experience in a commercial kitchen, ideally aged care or large-scale catering
* Strong teamwork and communication skills
* Knowledge of safe food handling and WHS requirements
* A valid Queensland Driver Licence
* Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
Why Choose Us? Take Home More Pay + Real Benefits
As a not‐for‐profit, we offer salary packaging that can significantly increase your take‐home pay — and many staff don't realise how much extra they could be receiving.
* Up to $15,900 tax‐free each year (general living expenses)
* An additional $2,650 tax‐free (meals & entertainment)
This can mean thousands of extra dollars in your pocket each year depending on your situation.
Plus, you'll enjoy:
* Discounts on health cover, energy, appliances, holidays and more (even shoes!)
* Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
* Fitness Passport — discounted gym memberships statewide
* Ongoing training and development (clinical and leadership)
* A supportive, values‐led Home Care team
Apply now by attaching your resume and completing the application form. For a copy of the Position Description, CLICK HERE
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