Yeppoon Meals on Wheels

13/07/2026

"MORE THEN JUST A MEAL"
Some of Yeppoon Meals on Wheels nutritional healthy meals getting served up today.
Volunteers are the backbone of Yeppoon Meals on Wheels, delivering hundreds of nutritious hot, chilled, and frozen meals to seniors and people with disabilities across the Capricorn Coast. Their daily welfare checks and friendly faces provide essential community connection.

30/06/2026

Head Cook Position Available
An opportunity currently exists at Yeppoon Meals on Wheels for a Permanent Part-Time Cook, who will focus on the planning and delivery of nutritious meals within the community.
Yeppoon Meals on Wheels (MOW) has been in operation for 59 years and currently delivers meals to over 180 clients. The service supports client’s access through the Commonwealth Home Support Program and the Support at Home Program, as well as private sales.
To apply for this position, please email a letter of application, addressing your experience in relation to the requirements of the position, along with a current resume to: [email protected]
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
• A qualification and/or experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably catering for vulnerable people • Food Safety Supervisor Accreditation
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain such
Role and Responsibilities: Engagement
• Training & supervision of all kitchen staff & volunteers including Food Handling Safety and Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)
• Maintain relationships with suppliers & manage stock levels
• Liaise with MOW Administration and the relevant local Council department, for any updates and/or improvements to the Food Safety Program
• Coordinate the daily preparation of hot/chilled/frozen meals, including any special dietary requirements such as texture modified foods, as advised by MOW Administration
• Compliance to the Food Safety Program, including completion of all applicable Food Safety Records
• Ensure kitchen is clean & hygienic in line with Food safety Program
• Ensure the safe working conditions for all Staff and Volunteers through WHS practices and advise MOW Administration of any issues
• Work within the budget provided by MOW Administration and offer feedback as needed
• Identify & report any maintenance or WHS issues to MOW Administration or the Committee
• Menu planning in accordance with the MOW Aged Care Regulations
• Ordering of stock as required
• Attend any relevant training
• Undertake other duties as reasonably directed
Preferred Skills:
• Relevant experience in a lead cooking role in a similar environment
• Ability to build rapport with all individuals
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Thorough knowledge of the current law, regulations and standards that are relevant to the organisation and sector
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary, collaborative team • Ability to plan, work and manage time with minimal supervision and under pressure, including the ability to discern priorities, plan ahead and coordinate with others to complete tasks
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving, negotiation and decision-making skills • Strong work ethic, initiative, honesty, reliability and flexibility are key attributes of the role

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19/06/2026

Are you look for a Lift Chair?
One of our lovely volunteers has a Winslow lift Chair - For Sale, purchased only in February, original purchased for $3399.00 Now for Sale at only $2300.00 - phone Loretta 0411649780

19/06/2026

In the Spotlight
RACQ Features Our 70th Anniversary!

We are thrilled to be featured in the Winter edition of RACQ’s The Road Ahead magazine (pages 60 and 61)!

The article, "Delivering ‘more than just a meal’ for 70 years," highlights our incredible journey from a single Ipswich backyard to a statewide network powered by 6,300+ amazing volunteers. As our CEO, Evan Hill, shared in the feature, our service is about so much more than food; it’s about that vital daily welfare check and peace of mind for families.

With rising cost-of-living pressures, this care is more critical than ever.

11/06/2026

Celebrating Our Incredible Volunteers! ❤️
Yeppoon Meals on Wheels celebrated National Volunteer Week on May 21st at The Pacific Hotel, honoring the dedicated volunteers who give so much to our local community. From meal prep and delivery to a simple, friendly chat, their care creates real connections and brighter days for so many.
We were incredibly honored to have Queensland Meals on Wheels Senior Area Manager, Rachael Speechley, join us for the occasion. It was a wonderful surprise for many of our long-time volunteers as Rachael presented certificates and MOW badges to those marking incredible milestones—ranging from 5 to 45 years of service! We were also thrilled to recognize all of our wonderful volunteers who have been with us for over 12 months.
What an incredible milestone! It is genuinely heartwarming to see such profound dedication, especially from Ruth Bosomworth with her 45 years of service, and David & Patty Dawes with their 30 years. That is a staggering amount of community care and literal generations of delivered smiles
A massive shout-out and a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you. We couldn't do it without you!

05/02/2026

Exciting news was recently received by the staff and volunteers of Yeppoon Meals on Wheels.

We were grateful recipients of a grant made possible by, the Livingstone Shire Council and Bendigo Community Bank, Community Grants Scheme.

The grant enabled us to purchase a laptop computer from a local business.

This computer will be used to not only assist the staff with daily activities, but also to provide our enthusiastic volunteers with their ongoing training requirements.

A big thank you is extended to Bendigo Community Bank and our Local Council, for giving back to our community and assisting local not for profit organisations.

Pictured are representatives from Bendigo Community Bank, Mayor Adam Belot, Councillor Andrea Friend along with Heather, Christine and Michele from Yeppoon Meals on Wheels.