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About the opportunity: As a Cook, you will play an important role in enhancing the lives of our residents by preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals with care and compassion. Youll be part of a supportive team that values respect, teamwork, and excellence and driven to create communities where people are loved, accepted, and supported to reach their full potential. Your day-to-day will involve: Preparing and cooking high quality, fresh meals that meet residents dietary requirements and preferences Supporting the Chef and team with meal service, kitchen operations, and food tray preparation Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment Communicating respectfully with residents, families, and staff to ensure a positive dining experience About you: You are someone who takes pride in creating wholesome meals that bring comfort and joy to others. Youre reliable, team focused, and have a compassionate nature, especially when supporting the dignity and independence of older people. You understand the importance of food safety, teamwork, and delivering excellent service in a caring environment. You will also bring: Experience in commercial food preparation, ideally within aged care or a similar setting Knowledge of Food Safety and Workplace Health & Safety Standards Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team Compassion, respect, and a genuine interest in caring for the elderly Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain) About Karinya Place, Laidley If youre looking to join a team that feels like family, Karinya Place in Laidley offers just that. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, its a warm and welcoming aged care community where residents and staff feel right at home. Our dedicated team takes pride in creating fresh, home style meals and supporting residents to live active, fulfilling lives. From themed events and outings to quiet moments in the chapel or gardens, Karinya Place is a rewarding place to work, where your care and contribution truly make a difference every day. The benefits of joining the Carinity team Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options Access to an employee assistance programAt Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this How do I apply? Click Apply and you will be redirected to Carinitys website, which will contain more information on Carinity and this position, including the Position Description. We look forward to receiving your application. Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr