Qualified Chef

• Cook with Purpose - create meaningful meals that nourish lives
• Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
• Advance Your Culinary Career While Making a Difference
• Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm

About the Role

We're seeking a passionate and experienced
Qualified Chef
to join our culinary team at The Gracewood Centre in Kellyville. In this role, you'll prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals that cater to a variety of dietary needs. You'll help create a warm, welcoming dining experience for our residents. At The Gracewood Centre, food is more than fuel; it's a way to show care and connection.

About the Team

Our kitchen team is collaborative, supportive, and proud of the joy they bring through food. We work together to deliver consistent, high-quality service and take pride in creating meals that make our residents feel truly at home.

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 $18,550*
• Discounted gym memberships and novated car leasing
• Flexible work arrangements and additional leave options
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice
• Study assistance up to $3000 per year
• Access to learning and development programs, including LinkedIn Learning

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Experience in a similar role, aged care experience is highly desired
• Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP principles
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A compassionate, resident-focused approach to your work

If you're ready to serve up joy, purpose, and delicious meals—then we want you on our team. Apply today and bring your flavour to BaptistCare

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.