Facility Cook

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care; Menangle; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Wellness programs

Training and career development

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care in Menangle, NSW is seeking a dedicated Facility Cook to lead a kitchen team and deliver meals that delight residents. The role focuses on quality, safety and engaging with residents to design menus that reflect local flavours and favourites.

You will work 32 hours per fortnight, with a roster that supports work/life balance and opportunities to step into Head Chef duties when needed. Join a values-based team committed to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Commercial Cookery qualification (e.g., Cert III).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience cooking in aged care, hotel or restaurant settings.
• Demonstrated HACCP knowledge and safe food handling practices.
• Proven ability to lead a team and foster a values-based culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to a kitchen team in a busy aged care setting.
• Assist in menu design with residents, incorporating local flavours and favourites.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, safety and presentation at all times.
• Act as Head Chef when senior chefs are away and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP principles

Commercial Cookery

Team leading

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification (e.g., Cert III)

Job description

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care – Menangle NSW

20h ago , from BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care

• Permanent Part Time position | Based in Menangle, NSW
• Turn your passion into purpose — and make every service the highlight of someone’s day!
• If you’re a passionate and innovative Chef who lights up when food brings people together, this is your moment!
• A registered not for profit organisation, you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and fitness passport
• Access to in-house and online training programs
• Supportive, positive team environment
• Real opportunities for career growth

At BaptistCare Durham Green, we believe great food is one of life’s biggest joys — and in an Aged Care and Retirement Village, it can be the heartbeat of the community. As our Facility Cook, you’ll assist in leading a team where your craft, leadership and care will be felt at every table, every day.

This is more than a Chef role. It’s a chance to create moments: comfort, celebration, and connection — through truly great food.

The available roster for this role is from Saturday to Sunday– 32 Hours per fortnight from 9am-5pm

Why you’ll love this opportunity

You’ll be stepping into a role with real impact — where you can:

• Work in an environment that offers work/life balance - with no late nights and only occasional weekends.
• Act in the role of the Head Chef when they are away from the kitchen.
• Lead an energetic team in an exciting Aged Care environment and to set the standard for quality, warmth and experience.
• Assist in designing menus with residents — listening, adapting and bringing local flavour and favourites to life.
• Be a visible, engaged leader — connecting with the Aged Care residents and the village community and building genuine relationships.

About you (the Chef we’re excited to meet)

You’re the kind of leader who brings standards + soul. You’ll also bring:

• A recognised Commercial Cookery qualification (e.g., Cert III or equivalent)
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience cooking in a similar environment or restaurant experience
• Demonstrated experience applying HACCP principles
• Proven experience leading a team and setting a values-based culture

Why BaptistCare?

Because here, your work is bigger than a kitchen. You’ll be part of a team that’s focused on solutions, creativity and making it easy for the people we support every step of the way — creating a village environment that delivers genuine quality of life. We’re also committed to providing a range of employee benefits to our staff that will make your life a little easier.

Ready to cook where it truly counts?

If you’re a values‑based Chef who wants to lead, inspire and create daily moments of joy, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

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.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.