Ready to turn up the heat on your career? Join Mount Morgan Multipurpose Health Service as our next superstar Cook!

Serve up fresh, delicious meals in the cosy rural town of Mount Morgan, making a real difference in our community. You will lead the kitchen, craft tasty dishes, manage stock and supervise a friendly team, keeping everything food-safe and fabulous. We also work closely with Meals on Wheels, serving up connection in the community.

If you have an appetite for good food, rewarding work and having a good thyme in the kitchen – Apply today!

Job details

About us:

Nestled just 40 kilometres from Rockhampton, the Mount Morgan Multipurpose Health Service is a welcoming, 20-bed rural health facility dedicated to caring for our community.

We're proud to support not just Mount Morgan, but also our neighbours in Poison Creek, Bouldercombe, Wowan, Dululu, Gracemere, Kabra and Westwood. Whether it's everyday care or something more urgent, our team is here to make sure locals receive quality healthcare close to home.

At Mount Morgan Hospital, we combine country warmth with essential healthcare services – because looking after our community is what we do best.

About the role:

Love cooking with purpose? As our Cook, you'll play a key role in delivering fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals that make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of our community. From hearty patient meals to Meals on Wheels and special functions, your skills will help bring comfort and care to every plate.

You'll take the lead in preparing, cooking and presenting meals using fresh ingredients and trusted recipes, ensuring every dish meets high standards of quality, safety and taste.

About you:

• You're a true team player who enjoys being part of a busy kitchen and a bigger organisation where everyone pitches in.
• You love fresh cooking and know your way around ingredients, equipment and recipes and you're always keen to learn more.
• You've got a good handle on dietary needs, food safety and kitchen standards (and you take them seriously).
• You're a great communicator who can easily connect with patients, teammates and staff across the hospital.
• You bring a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a genuine passion for making a difference—one meal at a time.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $83,100 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $35.04 - $36.73 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6D680355

Applications close: Sunday, 10 May 2026

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 11) 2022.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RK6D680355 - Cook (Mount Morgan) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)