Cook Qualified

Anglicare; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Exclusive retailer discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a motivated Cook to prepare and deliver high-quality meals for residents and customers, ensuring HACCP compliance and safe handling. You will support efficient catering operations, working with the Food Services Manager to meet schedules and maintain food quality in a positive team environment.

The role requires a Commercial Cookery Certificate or equivalent, with 4+ years in hospitality/catering and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Commercial Cookery Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 4 years' experience within hospitality, catering or food production environments.
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP and workplace health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals in line with production schedules and customer requirements.
• Ensure food is prepared, handled and stored safely in accordance with HACCP standards.
• Ensure production and distribution deadlines are met efficiently and accurately.
• Lead by example and contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture.

Skills

Food safety

HACCP

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Commercial Cookery Certificate or equivalent qualification

Job description

Transform lives, every single day . Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, support and strategy to make it happen. We are a well-respected not-for-profit that’s been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centred support. And now, we’re extending our reach and impact even further.

As a Cook, you will play a key role in delivering safe, nutritious and high-quality meals that enhance the dining experience for residents and customers. You will help ensure food services are delivered to the highest standard while supporting a collaborative and positive kitchen environment. Join a supportive and purpose-driven team where quality, care and service are at the heart of everything we do.

Your Opportunity

As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality food products while supporting the efficient operation of our catering services. Working closely with the Food Services Manager and kitchen teams, you will oversee food preparation, maintain food safety standards and contribute to a positive customer experience. You will play a key role in ensuring production schedules are achieved, food quality is maintained and team members are supported to deliver exceptional outcomes. With professionalism, leadership and a commitment to quality, you will:

Food Preparation & Service Delivery

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals in line with production schedules and customer requirements
• Ensure food is prepared, handled and stored safely in accordance with HACCP standards
• Ensure production and distribution deadlines are met efficiently and accurately
• Lead by example and contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture

Food Safety & Compliance

• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, WHS and food handling requirements
• Monitor cleaning and sanitation practices within designated work areas
• Maintain equipment and workspaces in a safe and hygienic condition

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor ingredients, preparation methods and storage procedures
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction

Safety & Workplace Culture

• Promote safe work practices and a positive workplace culture
• Report hazards, incidents and risks in accordance with organisational requirements

What You’ll Bring

You are a passionate Cook who takes pride in delivering quality food and creating positive customer experiences.

What’s Required

• Commercial Cookery Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 4 years' experience within hospitality, catering or food production environments
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP and workplace health and safety requirements

What’s Preferred

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Competent spoken and written English

Why Anglicare?

We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support, and the dedicated people here who make it happen. At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble, and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.

On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax-free.
• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment and also tax free with salary packaging.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career
• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family

Your rewards and benefits

We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we’re committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we’ve designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family.

Staff Rewards

• Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more.
• Salary Packaging Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free.
• You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free!
• Employee Assistance Program At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it.
• Employee Referral Program Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service.
• Formal Recognition The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.

We are as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support.

While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Application Close Date

September 21, 2026

Additional Content

Do you want a career that means more? We bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. At Anglicare, we’re building a future where every voice counts. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life.