Cook

Casual Opportunities Available

Join our dedicated team at St Basil's, conveniently located close to public transport with secure on-site parking and a supportive team setting committed to delivering exceptional care and hospitality to our residents.

We are currently seeking experienced Cooks to join our catering team on a casual basis.

About the Role

As a Cook, you will play an important role in enhancing the lives of our residents by preparing nutritious, high-quality meals that meet their dietary and cultural needs.

Working closely with the Catering Manager, Dietician and broader care team, you will be responsible for meal preparation and cooking in line with approved menus, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring an exceptional dining experience for residents. You will also support kitchen operations, stock control and quality improvement initiatives, while assisting with the supervision of catering staff when required.

About You

You are passionate about food, hospitality and providing a positive dining experience for older Australians.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Minimum 12 months' experience working in a commercial kitchen environment
- Previous experience supervising or leading staff
- Knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP requirements and food handling practices
- Experience working within a team-focused environment with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain high standards of meal quality, presentation and nutritional care
- Computer literacy with the ability to complete ordering and invoice processes
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also working independently




- Food Handler Basics Certificate
- Full Australian work rights

Why Join St Basil's?

- Competitive casual rates with applicable penalties and loadings
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,500 per annum, helping you maximise your take-home pay
- Secure on-site parking
- $1,000 Employee Referral Program for successful eligible referrals
- Be part of a warm, friendly team that genuinely cares about your wellbeing
- Ongoing education, training and professional development opportunities
- Career progression pathways across St Basil's Homes
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives

Don't miss this opportunity to work within a supportive and caring environment where your culinary skills can make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians.

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Please note that employment with St Basil's Homes is subject to satisfactory completion of the following pre-employment checks:

- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Reference Checks
- Pre-Employment Medical Assessment
- Food Handler Basics Certificate

About St Basil's Homes NSW/ACT St Basil's Homes NSW/ACT is an activity of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and was established to provide quality care and lifestyle options to ageing Australians.

We operate residential aged care homes in Lakemba, Kogarah, Miranda and Randwick, as well as Home and Community Services across metropolitan Sydney.

At St Basil's, we consider our consumers part of our family. We foster a culture of inclusion, compassion and respect, and take pride in delivering person-centred care through quality lifestyle services, accommodation, clinical care and hospitality services.

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