• This is a short-term (max-term), part-time opportunity until 2 May 2025 ideal for individuals looking to gain valuable experience within a dynamic team
• Based at Port Kembla, offering 4 days a week – Monday to Thursday, 8:30AM to 2:30PM
• A fulfilling & rewarding opportunity that allows you to give back to the community and make a meaningful impact

Are you passionate about making a difference? At BaptistCare, we value our employees and offer a supportive environment where you can thrive. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional care and service.

Benefits

• Salary packaging + meal and entertainment card
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Independent confidential counselling service
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of many

About the Role:

At BaptistCare HopeStreet, we seek to transform the lives of people in our communities who are living with disadvantage or experiencing great personal trials.

As a Cook, you will be responsible for meeting the nutritional requirements of clients who attend the drop-in service within the allocated budget. You will coordinate the operation of the kitchen to ensure the provision of high-quality catering services to clients according to legislation, food safety standards, and BaptistCare policy and procedures.

Our team works together to create trusted places where people gather, community is strong, and lives are transformed. We walk with each person to understand the unique circumstances of their life and we empower them to live well through practical and reliable support.

About You:

• Certificate III or equivalent in hospitality/catering
• Previous experience in commercial cooking
• Experience with economic food ordering, menu planning, and stocktaking
• Demonstrated ability of compassion and empathy to marginalised society members.
• Willingness to undergo a police check and necessary background checks

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.

We love what we 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.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click ‘’Apply’’ and attach your CV and a Cover Letter. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice. 

Successful applications will be subject to a police background and working with children checks.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

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.