Chef - Residential Aged Care | Edens Landing

SCC has an exciting opportunity for a Chef to join the team at our Connolly Court Residential Aged Care Home in Edens Landing.

20th August, 2025

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 Chef to join the team at our Connolly Court Residential Aged Care Home in Edens Landing. This is a full-time, ongoing position.

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

• Salary: $75,000 – $82,000 per annum (plus superannuation).
• 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 role, you will oversee catering operations at the site and assist in planning and preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in accordance with Food Safety Program requirements. Reporting to the Hotel Services Manager, you will work as part of a talented Hospitality team to enhance residents' dining experiences by sharing your culinary skills and embodying our values to support health, wellbeing, and lifestyle choices. Your role will significantly contribute to residents' quality of life by ensuring appetizing and nutritious meals are provided, promoting a positive dining environment.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Food handling, preparation, and cooking of meals.
• Cooking and presenting food, ensuring timely delivery of quality meals.
• Basic record keeping (e.g., number of meals per day, missed meals).
• Stock control, ordering (food, cleaning products), receiving, checking, weighing, and storing.
• Maintaining a safe, hygienic, and tidy kitchen environment.

What you will bring to the role

• Certificate III in Cookery.
• Compassion, sensitivity, and maturity to provide high-quality meals.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen within a healthcare environment (desired).
• Flexibility with start times and days, including weekends.
• Good knowledge of food safety standards (preferably HACCP).
• Ability to work autonomously and manage your time effectively.

Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?

Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established over 40 years ago by the Knights of the Southern Cross. They are committed to providing compassionate, inclusive care to the aging population in the community.

SCCQ employs over 1700 staff supporting more than 2000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, NDIS services, and home care in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

We are passionate about building communities where people can live their best lives. Our culture, known as 'Known & Loved,' fosters genuine connections among staff and those we serve.

How to apply

If you're ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where people thrive, we would love to hear from you. Apply today

For questions about the recruitment process or the role, contact us at

Southern Cross Care Queensland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Employment offers are conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS worker screening, right to work in Australia, and up-to-date flu vaccination.

Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings, we aim to provide quality care and accommodation that meet the needs of all who trust us.

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