• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Work in a supportive, collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional patient care and making a positive difference every day.
• Fixed term, approx 3 months, full-time opportunity 

About the role

We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and experienced Cook to join our Food Services team. As a Hospital Cook, you will play an important role in preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals that support the health and wellbeing of our patients, staff, and visitors.

Working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, you will be responsible for food preparation, cooking, food safety, and maintaining high standards of hygiene while working collaboratively with the wider catering team.

Your main duties will include:

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with standard recipes, menus, and dietary requirements.
• Maintain compliance with NSW Health food safety standards and infection prevention procedures.
• Work collaboratively with dietitians, supervisors, and the Food Services team to meet patient needs.

About you

• Previous experience as a cook, preferably in a healthcare, aged care, or commercial kitchen environment.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to prepare meals for a variety of therapeutic and texture-modified diets.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
• Preferred Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification) or relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles.

For further information please contact James Barr, Hospitality manager on james.barr@health.nsw.gov.au 

Application closing date: 16/07/2026

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella (recruiter to delete irrelevant vaccinations)