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Aged care opportunities currently at Estia Health

As we expand and improve our services, we are often on the look out for dedicated, devoted passionate staff to join our team. Here is the list of our current vacancies throughout Australia.

Apply now Job no: 519185
Employment type: Casual, Part Time
Location: QLD Regional
Work Site: Estia Health Hervey Bay
Categories: Cook / Chef / Head Chef

At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.

Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 94 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

About the role

Helping create a home residents love, you’ll take pride in delivering service standards that are of the highest level. Utilising your exceptional skills and your passion for delivering fresh and wholesome meals, we believe you will fit right in.

As Cook you’ll:

- Work alongside the Chef to assist with kitchen management

- Tailor meals to meet individual needs and preferences

- Ensure our residents are provided with healthy, nutritious and delicious meals

- Support the broader kitchen team to deliver a memorable dining experience

You’ll be a real team player who:

- A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery highly desired but not mandatory

- Great communication and documentation skills

- Some experience within a commercial kitchen (Aged care highly regarded)

- A healthily amount of experience with a broad range of cuisines, dietary requirements in response to social, spiritual & cultural needs of our residents

Benefits available:

- Discounted gym memberships at Goodlife and Fitness First

- Retail savings with the Blue Light Card

- Discounted car hire

- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

- Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health

- Novated leasing for vehicles

- Workplace banking support

- ACN membership discounts for nurses

- Discounted health insurance with nib health

- Discounted JB HiFi

As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centred aged care and services. If this is you, Apply Now

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the ‘Apply’ button and follow the instructions provided.

Note: It is a condition of employment that you will be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. You will need to have one (1) dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. All shortlisted applicants will need to pass required background checks. If you are interested in a role please ensure you apply online as we do not accept emailed resumes.

Advertised: 23 Oct 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Estia Health Hervey Bay has both PPT & Casual cook roles available. Make a rewarding contribution by creating healthy meals that bring joy to our residents.

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