About the role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older persons and persons with a disability? selectability is seeking a dedicated and dynamic assistant cook to assist the head cook in the delivery of our new services in Aurukun. This casual role can be FIFO working a roster of 6 weeks onsite and 2 weeks offsite with meals, accommodation and travel costs covered by selectability, or if living locally, a 5 days on/2 days off roster can be accommodated. 

In this rewarding role, you'll assist in the preparation of nutritious and delicious meals that support the health and well-being of older persons and persons with a disability, ensuring their dietary needs are met with care and creativity.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• assist in preparing and cooking meals according to the aged care menu plan and individual dietary requirements (e.g. diabetic, texture-modified, allergen-free)
• support the head cook in maintaining food safety and hygiene standards in compliance with relevant aged care and food handling regulations
• help with plating and portioning of meals to ensure presentation and nutritional guidelines are met
• assist in the cleaning and sanitisation of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
• receive and store food supplies, checking for quality and proper stock rotation
• monitor and report any issues with food quality, kitchen equipment, or meal satisfaction
• collaborate with care staff to ensure older persons food preferences and dietary needs are communicated and met
• contribute to a respectful and supportive dining experience for older persons

About you

To be successful you must: 

• work efficiently under pressure while maintaining professionalism
• assist to prepare and serve nutritious meals for older persons and persons with a disability, considering their dietary requirements and preferences
• knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• excellent time management skills
• ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• support and respect diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Role requirements

• certificate in cooking or hospitality
• experience in kitchen or food service environment
• food hygiene/food handlers certificate (highly desirable) 
• previous experience working in FIFO hospitality industry (desirable)
• current nationally recognised first aid & CPR certificate
• a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence 
• a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety & You' completion certificate 

About the offer

We offer a range of benefits including:

• generous above award wages + super
• up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
• 50% discounted training via our RTO 
• access to fitness passport 
• flexible working arrangements 
• career pathways and opportunities for development
• employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees 

Applying

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills, salary expectations, experience and why you are the best person for this role. 

If you would like more information, please contact selectability's HR officer Ayva Rontaunay on 0499 850 617 or by email HRAgedCare@selectability.com.au

About us

selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.

We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.