Cook

Scalabrini Communities; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Salary packaging

Not-for-profit organisation

Job summary

Scalabrini Communities is seeking a casual Cook for Chipping Norton Village to prepare nutritious meals, support care teams and maintain a safe kitchen. You’ll work across morning and afternoon shifts, contributing to a positive dining experience for residents and visitors.

The role requires prior cook experience in a commercial kitchen, knowledge of HACCP, and the ability to work across days with flexible scheduling. Salary packaging benefits are available in a not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP) and WHS.
• Ability to work mornings and afternoons.
• Basic computer skills.
• Flexible across days of the week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and safe handling practices.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized kitchen.
• Collaborate with kitchen and care teams to support operations.
• Deliver friendly, customer-focused service.

Skills

Food safety

Team collaboration

Customer service

Food preparation

Communication

Education

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Cook – Chipping Norton Village

At Scalabrini, we believe great food brings people together. As a values-driven, not-for-profit organisation, we’re passionate about enriching the lives of older Australians through exceptional care, and that includes creating high-quality, nutritious meals our residents truly enjoy.

We’re looking for two passionate and reliable Cooks to join our team at Chipping Norton Village on a casual basis.

If you enjoy preparing great food, working as part of a supportive team and making a positive difference in the lives of older people, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note: These casual positions require flexibility to work both morning and afternoon shifts, as well as availability across different days of the week.

Be part of a progressive, growing aged care organisation.

Work in a supportive team that values respect, quality and community.

Enjoy salary packaging benefits as part of a not-for-profit organisation.

Access on-the-job training and opportunities to grow your skills.

Make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our residents.

Why join us?

• Be part of a progressive, growing aged care organisation.

• Work in a supportive team that values respect, quality and community.

• Enjoy salary packaging benefits as part of a not-for-profit organisation.

• Access on-the-job training and opportunities to grow your skills.

• Make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our residents.

What you’ll do

As a Cook, you’ll play an important role in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals for our residents, their families and visitors. Working closely with our kitchen and care teams, you’ll help create enjoyable dining experiences while ensuring food is prepared safely, efficiently and with care.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Preparing and serving a variety of nutritious, high-quality meals.

• Following food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling practices.

• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.

• Working collaboratively with the kitchen team to support smooth daily operations.

• Contributing to a positive kitchen culture and delivering friendly, customer-focused service.

What you’ll bring

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience working as a cook in a commercial kitchen, with aged care or healthcare experience highly regarded.

• Knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP and workplace health and safety principles.

• Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude.

• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Basic computer skills.

• A Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience in aged care or a similar environment.

• Availability to work flexible morning and afternoon shifts, with flexibility to work across different days of the week.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who takes pride in their cooking, enjoys working with others and understands that good food can make a real difference to our residents’ day.