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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Darling Downs - Maranoa,Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2608691053 |
| Closing date | 17-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | 6 months with possible extention |
| Contact person | Sandra Spencer |
| Contact details | (07) 4678 7908 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As a Cook, you'll play an important role in supporting patient wellbeing and the smooth delivery of health services through safe, nutritious and enjoyable meal experiences. Working alongside a supportive team, you'll help create positive outcomes for patients, residents and staff while maintaining high standards of quality and food safety.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Delivering quality meal services that support patient care, dietary needs and positive health experiences.
- Maintaining high food safety and quality standards, ensuring confidence in every meal prepared and served.
- Supporting efficient kitchen operations through stock management, food quality monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Sharing knowledge and working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve safe, consistent and customer-focused outcomes.
Let's Talk About You
You're someone who takes pride in the difference a great meal can make to a person's day. You combine practical cooking skills with compassion, integrity and respect for others, understanding that every interaction contributes to a positive healthcare experience. You enjoy working in a team, take ownership of your work, and value delivering services that are safe, reliable and person-centred. You'll feel proud knowing your contribution supports the wellbeing of patients, residents and the wider community.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, or the ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.
- Strong cooking skills with the ability to follow recipes, dietary requirements and food safety procedures.
- Effective communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to work collaboratively in a busy environment.
- A current driver's licence and commitment to safe work practices and quality standards.
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have a qualification in commercial cookery or hospitality operations and experience contributing to quality improvement activities.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is passionate about providing quality food services, committed to making a difference, and ready to support a community that values compassion, dignity, innovation, courage and integrity.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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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.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Documents
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