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About the Role

As a Facility Cook, you will enable individuals to live well by delivering the nutritional requirements for the residents following the BaptistCare Sunrise Village menu and dietary information system. You understand the role food plays in sustenance, enjoyment, and connecting community, and you’ll work to bring this to fruition. You will support the catering operation and team, and in the Chef Manager's absence, you will ensure food production, service standards, and compliance are maintained

We offer a competitive salary based on your previous experience from $30.31 - $34.89/hr + superannuation + penalties + salary packaging.

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work setting. We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550*, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible arrangements and additional leave options. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Advance your career with study assistance up to $3000 per year and access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!

About You

· Experience in leading and coordinating kitchen staff.

· Ability to present food attractively and appetizingly.

· Sound knowledge of economic food management, ordering, and stocktaking.

· Experience in commercial cooking for large numbers.

· Ability to work effectively unsupervised.





· Effective communication skills (oral and written).

· Desire to work with the elderly within our shared values.

· Certificate III in Commercial Cookery/ Hospitality or relevant Trade qualifications (desirable)

About Us:

Sunrise Supported Living is a 106 Unit Retirement Village located in Tuncurry on the NSW Mid-North Coast. We’re a real alternative to traditional Aged Care as we provide 24/7 onsite Emergency Support for residents and collaborate with our Home Care business to provide Support at Home Services. As part of the merged BaptistCare since 1st October 2025, we’ve got a knowledgeable local team backed by the expertise of a national organisation.

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice.

If you love cooking and enjoy making a positive impact in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

📌 Facility Cook (Tuncurry)
🏢 Sunrise Operations
📍 Tuncurry