Cook Grade A

• Progress with purpose at one of Australias largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Work in a supportive collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional patient care and making a positive difference every day.
• Fixed term approx 3 months full-time opportunity

About the role

We are seeking a reliable enthusiastic and experienced Cook to join our Food Services team. As a Hospital Cook you will play an important role in preparing and serving nutritious high-quality meals that support the health and wellbeing of our patients staff and visitors.

Working in a fast-paced healthcare environment you will be responsible for food preparation cooking food safety and maintaining high standards of hygiene while working collaboratively with the wider catering team.

Your main duties will include:

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with standard recipes menus and dietary requirements.
• Maintain compliance with NSW Health food safety standards and infection prevention procedures.
• Work collaboratively with dietitians supervisors and the Food Services team to meet patient needs.

About you

• Previous experience as a cook preferably in a healthcare aged care or commercial kitchen environment.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to prepare meals for a variety of therapeutic and texture-modified diets.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.
• Preferred Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification) or relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles.

For further information please contact James Barr Hospitality manageron

Application closing date: 16/07/2026

Why work for Calvary

At Calvary our staff matter.

With over 130 years experience and 18000 staff and volunteers we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued drawing on your own strengths identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home Virtual and Residential Aged Care Retirement Living and Hospitals one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include but is not limited to reference checks work rights criminal history check NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza tuberculosis screening hepatitis diphtheria tetanus varicella (recruiter to delete irrelevant vaccinations)