• Casual role based at our brand-new Glendale Lodge in Elderslie

• Opportunities to pick up weekday & weekend shifts

• Be part of a welcoming team where kindness, teamwork and shared values come first

Key Benefits:

• A competitive remuneration plus Not-for-Profit (NFP) salary packaging
• 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

Your Role:

Located in the peaceful Macarthur region of Sydney, BaptistCare Glendale Lodge is a brand-new aged care home designed to feel just like home. With 96 private bedrooms thoughtfully arranged into cozy households of just 16 residents each, our home-style model fosters warmth, comfort and meaningful relationships.

As a Facility Cook, your duties will include:

• Preparing and cooking nutritious meals in line with menus and dietary requirements
• Ensuring meals are delivered to the right residents at the right time and temperature
• Supporting the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the kitchen
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Contributing to special events, celebrations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting the Chef Manager and stepping up when required

About You:

• Hold a Hospitality/Catering Certificate with a minimum Cert III or Cert IV in Commercial Cookery (non-trade) or an armed forces cook qualification
• Be experienced in leading and coordinating kitchen staff
• Have the ability to cook nutritionally compliant and tasty foods and be able to interpret and cook all items on the BaptistCare menus
• Have the ability to present food in an attractive and appetising manner as demonstrated by the Chef Manager
• Have sound knowledge of economic food management, ordering and stocktaking
• Hold experience in commercial cooking for large numbers
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively unsupervised
• Have effective communication skills (oral and written)
• Have a desire to work with the elderly within our shared values You rally your team, even on challenging days, to problem solve, connect and overcome

If you enjoy creating great food, working as part of a caring team and making every meal count, 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.

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.