Facility Cook | Permanent Part Time| George Forbes House

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

About BaptistCare George Forbes House

George Forbes House is in the city of Queanbeyan, boasting sweeping views of the surrounding countryside and is nearby to Canberra. Featuring peaceful, spacious grounds, quaint courtyards and an aviary and fishpond adds to the tranquil atmosphere.

The country comfort continues inside, where 85 generously sized rooms with en-suite bathroom. Two wings are dedicated to top-quality dementia care within a secure environment.

About the Role

As a Facility Cook, you will enable individuals to live well by delivering the nutritional requirements for the residents following the BaptistCare menu and dietary information system. You understand the role food plays in sustenance, enjoyment, and connecting community, and you’ll work to bring this to fruition. You will support the catering operation and team, and in the Chef Manager's absence, you will ensure food production, service standards, and compliance are maintained

This position is permanent part time working 50 hours per fortnight with a rate varying from $30.31 - $34.89/hr dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Essential Qualifications and skills

• Experience in leading and coordinating kitchen staff.
• Ability to present food attractively and appetizingly.
• Sound knowledge of economic food management, ordering, and stocktaking.
• Experience in commercial cooking for large numbers.
• Ability to work effectively unsupervised.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Desire to work with the elderly within our shared values.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery/ Hospitality or relevant Trade qualifications

Culture

People enjoy working at BaptistCare because they love what they do and the communities we help. With us, you can deliver life-transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference. You’ll hold an important role in helping our residents live their best life. 

Benefits

• Salary packaging, increasing your take-home pay
• Meal and entertainment card
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Fitness Passport
• Medibank Health Insurance- cooperate discount
• Access to in-house and online training programs
• Supportive, positive team environment
• Access to family friendly benefits like our EAP and Flourish programs
• Work for a top NFP provider with a strong 80-year history of providing care