Chef

Baptcare; City of Latrobe; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to

Employee Assistance Program providing

Job summary

BaptistCare St Hilary’s in Morwell, VIC, is seeking a part-time chef to join the kitchen team. You will prepare and deliver meals for residents, focusing on fresh, well-presented dishes and dietary needs, with Head Chef guidance.

This role offers regular weekend work with additional weekday shifts, a competitive hourly rate of $32.83 and salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, plus a supportive team in a well-established aged care residence.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade experience.
• Food Handling and Hygiene Certificate (required).
• Availability for weekend shifts (mandatory).
• Hold or be willing to obtain a valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
• Proof of working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals to a high standard, including therapeutic diets and special dietary requirements.
• Follow recipe cards and defined menus consistently and to time.
• Assist with day-to-day compliance with the Food Safety Program guidelines.
• Maintain high standards of food handling and hygiene at all times.
• Assist with stock management and ordering.
• Support functions, events, and special occasions within the residence as required.

Education

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Handling and Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Part-time | St Hilary’s, Morwell VIC | $32.83 per hour + Salary Packaging up to $18,550!

Still grinding through late nights and high-pressure services where the work disappears the moment it leaves the pass?

At BaptistCare St Hilary’s, the food you prepare is one of the genuine highlights of our residents' day. You will know who you are cooking for, and they will know you.

We are looking for a skilled Chef to join our friendly kitchen team on a part-time permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone looking for regular weekend work, with additional weekday shifts available as required.

If you want to use your trade skills in a role where your cooking makes a genuine difference, this could be the opportunity for you.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Permanent part-time opportunity with regular weekend shifts.
• Additional weekday shifts available depending on operational requirements.
• $32.83 per hour, and Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, increasing your take-home pay.
• A supportive kitchen team within a well-established aged care residence.
• Employee Assistance Program providing free and confidential wellbeing support.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference through food and hospitality.

THE ROLE

You will work as part of the St Hilary’s kitchen team, preparing and delivering high-quality meals for residents. The focus is on food that is fresh, well-presented, and tailored to individual needs. You will work alongside the Head Chef and contribute to a kitchen that residents genuinely look forward to every day.

• Prepare and cook meals to a high standard, including therapeutic diets and special dietary requirements
• Follow recipe cards and defined menus consistently and to time
• Assist with day-to-day compliance with the Food Safety Program guidelines
• Maintain high standards of food handling and hygiene at all times
• Assist with stock management and ordering
• Support functions, events, and special occasions within the residence as required

ABOUT YOU

You have experience working in a commercial kitchen and take pride in producing quality food. Whether your background is in restaurants, hotels, catering, or another commercial environment, we are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and values creating positive dining experiences.

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade experience
• Background in restaurants, hotels, commercial kitchens and/or aged care,
• Food Handling and Hygiene Certificate (required)
• Availability for weekend shifts (mandatory for this role)
• Reliable, team-focused, and takes pride in the standard of their work
• Hold or be willing to obtain a valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment medical assessment
• Proof of working rights in Australia

ABOUT BAPTISTCARE

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life's challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That's what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

BaptistCare: Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

WEEKEND COOKING. MEANINGFUL WORK. A TEAM THAT VALUES YOU. SOUND LIKE YOU?

BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.