Cook | Aged Care | Multicultural

The opportunity | Valued for the impact you make. 

In this role, you will have a passion for delivering variety of home cooked meals, including desserts, cakes, soups and sandwiches to our diverse community. You will deliver within all aspects of the catering service at our home including budget control, ordering and storing of food items and supporting the direction of kitchen staff.

The benefits | Recognising the difference you make

• Full time | 38 hours | ADO accrual
• Maximise your take home pay with Not-for-Profit salary packaging - Benefit - Increase your wage
• Subsidised access to your local gym and 200+ more across the country with a Fitness Passport
• 24/7 access to mental, physical, social, and financial support via the LifeWorks app

The requirements | What it takes to do this work

• You'll hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and relevant experience
• You'll have demonstrated experience in the preparation of fresh bulk cooking
• You'll have demonstrated ability to order stock within budget guidelines
• You'll have strong understanding of food service compliance and the requirements within the NSW Food Authority
• You'll have demonstrated experience in the Aged Care Industry

What our people love about working here

One team, united in our purpose: We support our older people to feel known, loved and connected. On an everyday level, we help them age with dignity, independence, happiness, and connectedness. On a big picture level, we're challenging ageist thinking in Australia.

Who we are | A community who cares

Warrigal has firmly established itself in the aged care community for over 60 years. We're proud of the diverse range of retirement living and aged care services we've built up in that time, but we still have the same appetite to grow and innovate. Meaning, you'll have the chance to move around, get promoted or explore different areas across our expanding business in Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Queanbeyan, and Canberra – if that's what you want.

Create a meaningful legacy

At Warrigal, you're not just doing care work. You're shaping a society that respects and celebrates ageing, connects families, and frees up their time to create treasured, lasting memories. You're creating a culture of kindness, compassion and understanding, that can be passed down to future generations. Let this be your legacy.

Join us and be the difference

Apply today – your next opportunity is calling

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview upon application receipt and this vacancy may be closed once a suitable applicant has accepted a letter of offer.

We proudly acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live, and we honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.

At Warrigal, you are the difference. We believe in celebrating diversity and creating a culture of inclusion and support in everything we do. We embrace the unique experiences, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and perspectives of our residents, customers, staff and volunteers to create a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Realise your potential in a place where appreciation, belonging, growth and purpose allows everyone to thrive.

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