Cook
svha · NSW, Sydney, CBD, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs, Australia
Job Description:Better and fairer care. Always.
For over 170 years, St Vincent’s has stood as a pioneer in compassionate, high-quality care. Inspired by the enduring legacy of the Sisters of Charity and their Founder Mary Aikenhead, we are now embarking on our most ambitious chapter yet: Bringing Care Home. This bold strategy redefines how we serve our communities, extending our reach beyond traditional residential and hospital settings directly into people’s homes.
The Opportunity
As a Cook, you will be part of an experienced, engaged, and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional, and supportive care experience for our residents. Working within our kitchen and catering services team, you will prepare and cook high-quality, nutritious meals while adhering to individual resident dietary requirements.
This permanent part-time position is based in our Residential Aged Care Home located in Bronte. St Vincent's Care Services Bronte is a boutique facility located in one of Sydney's beautiful beachside neighbourhoods. Our 107-bed facility offers a high standard of holistic care as well as specialist dementia accommodation.
Permanent Part-time shifts:
Mon & Tues - 6.30am to 2.30pm
Wed & Thurs - 9.30am to 5.30pm
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, cook, and present consistently high-quality meals for residents, staff, and visitors while correctly following approved recipes and catering for functions as required
- Adhere closely to individual resident dietary needs and food preferences in consultation with the clinical team and dieticians to ensure excellent nutritional care
- Apply, monitor, and maintain agreed food safety programs, hygiene standards, and clean kitchen equipment and utensils
- Assist with food item purchasing, receipting, and general kitchen support duties while contributing to effective risk management and WHS practices
- Provide efficient delivery of catering services as part of a collaborative team, ensuring residents feel safe, valued, and respected.
About You:
- Certificate III in Commercial Cooking or equivalent highly desirable
- Prior experience in a similar role assisting with meal preparation and cooking, ideally in the aged care or hospital setting
- Practical knowledge of aged care related nutrition, special diets, and food safety compliance
- Genuine customer service skills, a collaborative and inclusive working style and a positive, reliable work ethic
- Strong planning, time management, and organisational abilities to handle kitchen tasks efficiently
- Behaviour and values consistently aligned with the Mission, Vision and Values of St Vincent’s.
Things that work for you:
- Join an inclusive, compassionate, and purpose-led organisation committed to social justice, equity, and leading as One St Vincent's
- Free onsite parking
- More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
- Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
- Access to the Fitness Passport (FP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, excellent internal career development and more!
Pre-Employment Checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check where applicable.
Equal Opportunity and Reconciliation
At St Vincent’s, we value inclusivity and diversity. We acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair, and impartial, and we invite people from all backgrounds to join us.
St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and culture. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation
How To Apply
Please submit your application via the Apply button. Email applications will not be accepted at this time.
Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.
Closing Date:21 November 2026 11:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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