Cook - Part Time Role

Scalabrini Communities; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Scalabrini Communities in Sydney is seeking a passionate part-time Cook at Bexley Village to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents, their families and visitors. You will work with our kitchen and care teams to deliver meals safely, efficiently and with care.

The role requires experience in a commercial kitchen (aged care preferred), knowledge of HACCP and WHS, strong teamwork and communication, and availability Thursday and Friday morning shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably aged care or healthcare.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP) and workplace health and safety principles.
• Strong communication and a team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Availability to work Thursday and Friday morning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling practices.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with the kitchen and care teams for smooth daily operations.
• Contribute to a positive kitchen culture and deliver customer-focused service.

Skills

Commercial cookery

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

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 a passionate and reliable Cook to join our team at Bexley Village on a part-time 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: The available shifts for this part-time position are Thursday and Friday mornings.

• 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.
• 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 Thursday and Friday morning shifts.

  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.