Cook with heart, nourish lives at The Gracewood Centre

About the Role

Are you passionate about food and making a difference? As a Facility Cook, you’ll do more than prepare meals—you’ll help create moments of joy, connection, and comfort for our residents. From everyday dining to festive celebrations, your creativity and care will shine through every dish.

This is your chance to step into a role where your culinary skills truly matter. You’ll support the Chef Manager, guide staff, and ensure our kitchen runs smoothly, safely, and with heart.

- Prepare meals for large groups in a commercial kitchen setting.
- Support the Chef Manager in menu planning and kitchen operations.
- Guide and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high standards.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements.

About the Team

At The Gracewood Centre, we’re more than colleagues—we’re a community. Our kitchen team is collaborative, caring, and committed to excellence. We believe food is more than fuel; it’s a way to connect, comfort, and celebrate. If you thrive in a values‑driven environment and love working with purpose, you’ll fit right in.

Why Join Us?

- Competitive salaries and tax‑free salary packaging up to $18,550*
- Health & wellbeing support including free counselling, nutrition advice, and spiritual care
- Novated car leasing and discounted gym memberships
- Career development with study assistance up to $3,000/year and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Versatile work arrangements and additional leave options

About You

- Cert III or IV in Commercial Cookery (non‑trade) or armed forces cook qualification
- Experience cooking for large groups in a commercial kitchen




- Leadership skills to guide and support kitchen staff
- Strong communication and time management abilities
- A commitment to food safety, hygiene, and compliance
- A genuine desire to work with older people and make a difference – aged care experience is highly desirable

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.

Recruitment Agencies: This position is 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 team. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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 Baptist Care 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.

BaptistCare - Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

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📌 Facility Cook (City of Sydney)
🏢 Baptistcare
📍 City of Sydney