Are you passionate about creating delicious meals that bring people together?
Do you take pride in preparing high-quality food and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen?

About Us

Palm Lake Group is a proudly Australian family-owned business with over 48 years of experience in developing, constructing and managing Lifestyle Resorts, Retirement Villages and Aged Care Facilities in Australia. Our resorts are more than just somewhere to live they are vibrant communities designed for those seeking a lifestyle filled with comfort, connection, and opportunity. We are committed to providing high-quality homes, exceptional service, and vibrant communities that inspire and excite our residents.

Join us in redefining over-50s living.

Position Details

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Cook to join our Palm Lake Resort Bargara team. This role plays a vital part in delivering high quality meals and service to our residents and guests while ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient kitchen environment.

This is a Full time position, working 38 hours per week on a Monday to Friday roster covering both AM and PM shifts delivering lunch and dinner services to our residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare menus in consultation with resort management, taking into account resident preferences, seasonal produce, minimal wastage, and budget constraints.

• Order ingredients and check deliveries for accuracy and quality.

• Prepare, cook, and serve weekly meals and bistro lunches.

• Cater for special functions and events as required.

• Bake sweets, biscuits, and cakes.

• Maintain a strong understanding of Food Safety legislation and ensure compliance at all times.

• Supervise food handling to guarantee safe and hygienic preparation and service.

• Manage stock rotation, monitor storage temperatures, and prevent food waste.

• Keep the kitchen clean, hygienic, and compliant with council standards, including regular cleaning of equipment and storage areas.

• Ensure all safety requirements are met when operating kitchen equipment and machinery.

• Work collaboratively with the team and contribute to a positive, respectful, and efficient workplace.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a Cook who shares our values of respect, passion, community, impact, and safety.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and Cert III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).

• Proven experience in food preparation and service, preferably in a commercial or residential setting.

• A pleasant manner, neat presentation, and a strong work ethic.

• Flexibility, patience, and understanding toward elderly residents.

• The ability to work independently and within a team environment.

• A proactive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated attitude.

• Willingness to work weekends and flexible hours as needed.

Why Join Us?

At Palm Lake Resort, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional lifestyle communities and providing our staff with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer our team:

• Competitive Remuneration
• Work-life Balance with flexible working hours.
• 24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Celebrate Milestones with tenure rewards!
• Supportive team culture – Be part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your contributions are valued
• Career Opportunities - Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities and 7 aged care facilities across Australia's east coast, from development & construction to resort management & aged care, the career pathways and opportunities with Palm Lake Group are truly endless.

How to Apply

This role is available for an immediate start so if this sounds like the role for you, apply now to submit your CV.

Please note that this role is subject to a pre-employment medical check.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.