Chef - Birkdale Casual

MiCare is looking for an experienced and qualified Chef for our kitchen at our state-of-the-art facility in Birkdale.

A key function of the role is to assist the Chef Team Leader in maintaining an agreed standard of catering and food preparation, ensuring high quality and variety of food, with optimal use of resources. The person we are looking for will be able to demonstrate a keen interest in cultural cooking, and possess strong interpersonal skills. They will also be able to work independently and in a team environment, exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate information in a timely fashion.

• Preparing meals in accordance to our elder's dietary requirements
• Presenting high quality dishes
• Maintaining a customer focused approach to service
• Adhering to effective and efficient operations
• Maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness
• Adhering to policies and procedures to maintain a safe hazard free workplace

MiCare is proud to be a culturally and linguistically diverse organisation. A large part of our work is assisting people from a non-Australian background and we respect their culture, their history, their language and tastes, and their stories. We are here for everyone believing that all people have the right to be respected and their differences celebrated.

MiCare is a Child Safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. MiCare says "NO" to Family Violence. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, valued and treated as equals. MiCare is committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and qualified Chef for our kitchen at our state-of-the-art facility in Birkdale.

• Certificate III or Cert IV Commercial Cookery

• Proven track record working in accordance with various state based health regulations and the Food Safety Act.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency at catering for 200 plus people.
• An ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner within an ethno-specific environment
• The ability to understand and cook cultural cuisine
• Knowledge of and experience with Cook Chill Services
• Demonstrated knowledge of dietary requirements for the elderly
• An ability to work well in a team environment, with good communication skills
• A flexible, caring and patient attitude

A police check with no disclosable outcome, current flu vaccination, COVID-19 vaccination and Working with Children Check (Blue Card) is required by MiCare for this position.

A commitment to work exclusively with MiCare Residential Aged Care facility as your only employer during COVID-19 will be highly regarded.

Casual $37.43 (inclusive of casual loading) + 12% Superannuation + Not for Profit Packaging

Save on petrol by working closer to home. The position is located in Birkdale.

Please provide a copy of your resume and complete our work history and education information on the application page (detail any certificates and licence(s) in the education section), and we'll be in touch.

Applications close 25 September 2025.

Contact Robyn Taylor, Chef Team Leader Food Services, on phone: or via e-mail:

MiCare is a Child Safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. MiCare says "NO" to Family Violence. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, valued and treated as equals. MiCare is committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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