Cook with purpose in a role that truly impacts people’s everyday lives.

We are looking for a talented and experienced casual cook to partner with our knowledgeable disability support workers & registered nurses to create and provide nutritional meals for our participants at our 15-bed residential service in Balgownie. As the cook, you will coordinate and prepare high-quality meals for our participants in accordance with set meal plans. You will work with specialised diets, including supplements and texture-modified foods. You will also work collaboratively with Disability Support Workers and Registered Nurses to ensure meals meet participant’s needs, while maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, washing dishes, and managing ordering and shopping within a set budget.

As the successful candidate, you will possess:

• Experience working as a cook in Health Care environments
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent relevant experience
• Knowledge and experience with various special dietary requirements and temperature checks
• Reliability, punctuality and the ability to work independently
• Strong understanding of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness standards and safe food-handling practices
• Experience managing food ordering and shopping within a set budget
• A respectful and empathetic approach when working with people with disabilities, their families and colleagues
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence
• A cleared Working with Children Check (WWCC) & NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC)

Why join us?

• Hourly casual rate between $43.00 and $47.00 (inclusive of casual loading plus superannuation) depending on relevant experience & qualification
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay (up to $15,900 in potential tax-free earnings)
• Optimise your health & wellbeing with access to our exclusive Fitness Passport program
• Commitment to your professional development with access to training and development opportunities
• Support to obtain & maintain your First Aid qualification
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Apply Now:

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging role that will see you make a positive contribution to The Disability Trust, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience make you the standout candidate.

Applications close Monday 2 February 2026 at 9:00am. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted as applications are received.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact our Manager Accommodation Services, Lisa McIntosh via email, *************@disabilitytrust.org.au.