Cook - Aged Care

Calvary Health Care; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Calvary St Francis Retirement Community - Eleebana is seeking a Permanent Part Time Cook to join our team. The role covers 6 shifts per fortnight from 11 am to 7 pm at Eleebana, NSW, 2282, delivering nutritious meals to our aged care residents.

You will follow the Calvary National Menu Guide, maintain high food safety standards, and work in a supportive, family-oriented environment that values compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IDDSI and nutritional guidelines.
• Ability to cook meals in line with planned menus.
• Completion of HLTFSE001 or willingness to obtain.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Working knowledge of WH&S and infection control.
• Experience in aged care or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide fresh cooked meals to aged care residents.
• Support residents' health and wellbeing through the Calvary National Menu Guide.

Skills

IDDSI knowledge

Menu planning

Interpersonal communication

WH&S Infection Control

Kitchen equipment operation

Aged care experience

Education

HLTFSE001 - Follow Basic Food Safety Practices

TAFE Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or Cert Level III in Food Studies

Job description

• Eleebana, NSW, Australia, 2282
• Permanent
• Closing on: Nov 17 2026

Position Description

Calvary St Francis Retirement Community - Eleebana

Cook - Permanent Part Time

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Become of a family oriented team within and organisation that is 'being for others'

About The Role

Permanent Part Time opportunity for a Cook to join our team St Francis Retirement Community located in Eleebana.

Calvary St Francis is a welcoming aged care community in Eleebana, Lake Macquarie, set within a peaceful bushland environment.

We have an exciting Permanent Part Time opportunity available, 6 shifts per fortnight from 11 am to 7 pm.

Week 1 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Week 2 - Wednesday and Thursday

Your main duties will include:

• Providing fresh cooked meals to our vulnerable Aged Care Residents
• Supporting our Aged Care cohort maintain their health and wellbeing through meeting the Calvary National Menu Guide.

About You

• Knowledge of IDDSI and nutritional guidelines
• Ability to cook meals in line with planned menus
• Completion of (HLTFSE001 - Follow Basic Food Safety Practices) or willingness to obtain
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
• Ability to operate standard domestic and industrial kitchen equipment Desirable
• TAFE Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or Certificate Level III in Food Studies (or working towards)
• Experience in aged care or healthcare setting.

For further information please contact Mercy Chua or Susan Sinclair on [phone] or [e-mail]

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 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

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/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role