Serve up joy create memorable dining moments for our residents
Chop Stir Smile make a real impact through food
Are you passionate about food and making a difference As a Facility Cook youll do more than prepare mealsyoull help create moments of joy connection and comfort for our residents. From everyday dining to festive celebrations your creativity and care will shine through every dish.
This is your chance to step into a role where your culinary skills truly matter. Youll support the Chef Manager guide staff and ensure our kitchen runs smoothly safely and with heart.
Shifts available Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm
At The Gracewood Centre were more than colleagueswere a community. Our kitchen team is collaborative caring and committed to excellence. We believe food is more than fuel; its a way to connect comfort and celebrate. If you thrive in a values-driven environment and love working with purpose youll fit right in.
At BaptistCare we value our employees and foster a positive inclusive work environment. We offer:
Competitive salaries and tax-free salary packaging up to $18550*
Health & wellbeing support including free counselling nutrition advice and spiritual care
Novated car leasing and discounted gym memberships
Career development with study assistance up to $3000/year and access to LinkedIn Learning
Flexible work arrangements and additional leave options
Youre a confident cook with a flair for flavour and a heart for service. Youll bring:
Cert III or IV in Commercial Cookery (non-trade) or armed forces cook qualification
Experience cooking for large groups in a commercial kitchen
Leadership skills to guide and support kitchen staff
Strong communication and time management abilities
A commitment to food safety hygiene and compliance
A genuine desire to work with older people and make a difference - aged care experience is highly desirable
We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for-purpose Christian care organisation we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC TAS SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12000 dedicated employees and support over 38000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be with people right at the centre.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.
Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check reference checks and if applicable WWCC NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.
BaptistCare Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.
Recruitment Agencies Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.
BaptistCare is a not-for-profit Christian-based organisation providing residential aged care, home care services and retirement in NSW, ACT and WA.