About the role
Mater Food Services are currently searching for multiple Cooks to join their busy team on a casual basis, based at our South Brisbane campus.

Reporting to the Kitchen Supervisor, this important role will see you providing high volume meals for our patients and staff as a part of a very busy environment and a member of a supportive team.

Please note you may be required to work across the Mater South Brisbane, Redland, and Springfield sites. This is a casual position however if you have full availability this is highly desired. 

Salary range: $34.02 - $35.66 per hour plus 23% casual loading plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing
Contribute to the provision of high-quality food products for patients and buffet service.

• Prepare and present hot and cold dishes using various cooking methods and kitchen equipment.
• Follow portion sizes, recipes, cooking methods, and quality standards consistently.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the work area, including general kitchen cleaning duties.
• Ensure stock control, labelling, handling, and rotation procedures are followed for food safety.
• Work as part of a team to deliver food for patients within required time frames and at a high standard.
• Adhere to health, hygiene, and safety guidelines and report any issues promptly.
• Complete all training requirements and participate in meetings and performance appraisals

About you

• Certificate III in Cookery
• Demonstrated experience in bulk food preparation including vegetable and dessert cooking.
• Ability to read, follow and understand recipes, recipes methods and product being utilised for production.
• Demonstrated experience with cook/chill processes.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on 13th June 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.