• Permanent Full-time position based Wagga Wagga
• Great hours - Monday to Friday 6.30am to 3pm
• Excellent job security with an industry leading NFP

 Key Benefits:

• As 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

About the role

Nestled in the peaceful and scenic bushland of Wagga Wagga, Caloola Centre provides quality, specialist support to a well-loved community on beautifully landscaped gardens neaby to the shops, clubs, and church.

Reporting to the Residential Manager, you will lead and manage staff and resources efficiently to deliver the highest quality and safety in food services.

Mealtimes are very important to residents, often a time they look forward to so continuous improvement in the meals we offer is vital. You will need to speak directly to our residents, gaining their feedback and making adjustments. 

Your creativity with food and expertise in dining environments make this a unique opportunity to enrich the lives of our 80 residents. 

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing commercial cooking operations & staff supervision
• Oversee stock for HELF residents
• Ordering, invoicing & auditing
• Stock control, preparing menus, adhering to the budget
• Ensuring high quality presentation of all meals to residents
• Mid-High quantity cooking (80 clients) as required for leave cover
• Assist roster clerk with roster at times
• Oversee the cafe in ordering, invoices and auditing
• Assist with special event lunches and happy hours throughout the year
• Work with a 4-week rotating menu
• Attend 1-month residents food focus meeting
• Teamwork with Leisure and Lifestyle team for food-based activities
• General administrative responsibilities to support day‑to‑day operations.

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 5 years’ Chef experience post completion of apprenticeship in a large catering or multi-outlet environment
• A Qualification in Commercial Cookery ,Certificate III of Proficiency, or other recognised certification such as armed forces qualifications.
• Demonstrated application of knowledge of HACCP, FSANZ and NSW Food Authority standards and principles.
• Sound competence and experience in the management of high quality food services, e.g. fine dining restaurant or similar
• Sound experience in kitchen management, effective staff leadership, staff development, financial control, and customer service
• Sound knowledge and experience in the preparation of menus in accordance with dietary requirements
• Demonstrated ability utilising effective oral and written communications skills.

About Us:

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.  Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre. 

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click ‘’Apply’’ and attach your resume.

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 – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.