Cook/Kitchen Hand

22 hours ago


Mackay, Queensland, Australia Apollo Care Alliance Full time $324,000 - $369,720 per year

Your Role:
As a Cook/Kitchen Hand, you will play an important part in delivering high-quality meals and creating a warm, homelike dining experience for our residents. Working as part of our hospitality team, you'll support daily kitchen operations, assist with food preparation, and ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Guided by our values, you'll help enrich the lives of residents through nutritious meals, friendly service, and genuine care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, cook, and present nutritious and appealing meals in line with dietary requirements
  • Assist the Chef with food preparation, cleaning, and general kitchen duties
  • Serve and distribute meals to residents and provide dining room service
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen and dining areas
  • Accurately complete food safety and cleaning documentation
  • Follow safe food handling procedures and infection control practices

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a base rate of $27.42 to $29.61 per hour, Penalties 12% Super, and Leave Loading
  • Not for Profit Salary Packaging: Options of up to $15,900 Tax-Free + Meals & Entertainment –
  • Care Friends: Refer friends, earn points, and turn them into cash. It's our way of saying thank you for bringing great people on board
  • Employee Support: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family. With 24/7 access to a range of benefits
  • Career Development: Nurture your professional growth through Onsite & Online professional development programs, providing pathways for advancement within our organization
  • Award-Winning Culture: Be part of a team that values excellence and is recognized for its award-winning culture programs

Our Home:
Our 63-room aged care home offers a warm, professional, and well-maintained environment for both residents and staff. Resthaven is thoughtfully designed to support quality care delivery. Staff enjoy working in a purpose-built setting featuring bay windows, garden views, and modern amenities including individually controlled air-conditioning. The home also features spacious communal lounge and dining areas, supporting a collaborative and comfortable workplace.

To Be Successful You Will Need

  • NDIS Worker Clearance – MANDATORY
  • Valid working rights in Australia– MANDATORY
  • Hospitality or Customer Service experience in a fast-paced environment
  • A passion for delivering a person-centred approach to care
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • An understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
  • Compassionate and Empathetic nature

Interested?
We would love to hear from you
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and include your resume and cover letter demonstrating your suitability against the above selection criteria.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and we reserve the right to close this vacancy once an offer of employment has been accepted.
Resthaven:
Resthaven On Quarry is proudly part of the Apollo Care Alliance, an innovative national provider with a unique vision to strengthen not-for-profit aged care communities. Our progressive operating model enhances staff efficiency and culture, quality and compliance, and most importantly, resident experience. This innovative approach has been recognised internationally at the Asia-Pacific Eldercare Awards.


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