Cook Up a Storm: Join BaptistCare as a Facility Cook at our Glendale Lodge home in Elderslie!

About the Role:

As a Facility Cook, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing of our residents by preparing and delivering nutritious, delicious meals. Working closely with the Chef Manager, you’ll support the kitchen team and ensure high standards of food service.

This position is 56 hours per fortnight, working Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (10:00am-5:30pm) with a rate varying from $30.31 - $34.89/hr dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Why Join Us?
At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment.
We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing.
Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice.
Advance your career with study assistance and access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!

About You:

To be considered, you will have:

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Experience in commercial cooking for large groups.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for working with the elderly and enhancing their dining experience.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with WHS standards.

If you have a passion for cooking and wish to work with a fantastic not-for-profit, apply today!

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.

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

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

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.