• (max-term), part-time opportunity until April 2028 ideal for individuals looking to gain valuable experience within a dynamic team 

• Based at Port Kembla, offering 4 days a week – Monday to Thursday, 8:30AM to 2:30PM 

About the Role: 

At BaptistCare HopeStreet, we support people experiencing disadvantage or personal challenges. As a Cook, you will ensure clients receive nutritious meals within budget, coordinating kitchen operations to deliver high-quality, safe, and compliant catering services. Our team creates welcoming spaces where community thrives, walking alongside each person to provide practical, reliable support that empowers them to live well.

About you:

You are a people person who genuinely enjoys connecting with others and creating a welcoming environment. With a heart for serving the community, you take pride in preparing nutritious meals that not only nourish but also bring comfort to those in need.

You thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented setting, and your compassion, empathy, and attention to detail ensure every client feels valued.

Beyond your culinary skills, you are organised, proactive, and enjoy mentoring and supporting volunteers and colleagues to deliver high quality food services in a safe and respectful environment.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate III or equivalent in hospitality/catering
• Previous experience in commercial cooking
• Demonstrated ability of compassion and empathy to marginalised society members

Essential Competencies

• Be able to work effectively with minimum supervision
• Ability to maintain hygienic conditions, store food safely and hygienically, monitor food quality at all stages and demonstrates work practices that meet HACCAP standards.
• Ability to coordinate kitchen staff and volunteers

Key Benefits:

• Salary packaging + meal and entertainment card 

• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits 

• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Independent confidential counselling service 

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. 

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

Recruitment Agencies 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.