Were seeking a passionate and experienced Qualified Chef to join our culinary team at The Gracewood Centre in this role youll prepare and serve nutritious high-quality meals that cater to a variety of dietary needs. Youll help create a warm welcoming dining experience for our residents. At The Gracewood Centre food is more than fuel; its a way to show care and connection.
Our kitchen team is collaborative supportive and proud of the joy they bring through food. We work together to deliver consistent high-quality service and take pride in creating meals that make our residents feel truly at home.
At BaptistCare we value our employees and foster a positive inclusive work environment. We offer:
Competitive salaries
Tax-free salary packaging up to $18550*
Discounted gym memberships and novated car leasing
Flexible work arrangements and additional leave options
Health and wellbeing initiatives including free counselling spiritual support and nutrition advice
Study assistance up to $3000 per year
Access to learning and development programs including LinkedIn Learning
To be considered you will have:
Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
Experience in a similar role aged care experience is highly desired
Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP principles
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A compassionate resident-focused approach to your work
If youre ready to serve up joy purpose and delicious mealsthen we want you on our team. Apply today and bring your flavour to BaptistCare!
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.