Qualified Chef - The Gracewood Centre, Kellyville

The Gracewood Centre, located in Kellyville, is part of the reputable and extensive BaptistCare network, a leading for-purpose Christian care organisation committed to improving the quality of life for communities across Australia. BaptistCare, a merged entity uniting Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA, employs over 12,000 dedicated professionals and supports more than 38,000 individuals, offering compassionate and person-centred care. The organisation is renowned for its values-driven approach to care, emphasising dignity, purpose, and wellbeing. The Gracewood Centre itself is a supportive care environment focused on creating a welcoming and nurturing space for its residents, with a strong emphasis on fostering a sense of community and wellbeing through excellent services, including nutrition and culinary support. We are currently seeking a Qualified Chef to join our committed culinary team at The Gracewood Centre on a permanent full-time basis. This exciting opportunity is perfect for culinary professionals who are passionate about preparing nutritious and high-quality meals that cater to diverse dietary requirements. Our kitchen team is collaborative and supportive, driven by a shared passion for creating meaningful meals that not only nourish but also bring joy and comfort to our residents. Working Monday to Friday, from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm, the Chef role focuses on preparing meals with purpose, nurturing residents through food that connects and cares. The role requires profound culinary skills aligned with food safety and HACCP principles, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards in safety, taste, and presentation. The Qualified Chef will work closely with other kitchen staff to deliver consistent, high-quality meals designed specifically to meet the needs of residents, many of whom may require specialised dietary provisions. BaptistCare values its employees and fosters an inclusive, positive work environment with numerous benefits including competitive salary, tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550, discounted gym memberships, novated car leasing, flexible work arrangements, additional leave options, health and wellbeing initiatives such as free counselling and spiritual support, study assistance up to $3,000 per annum, and access to enriching learning and development programs including LinkedIn Learning. Joining us means advancing your culinary career while making a meaningful difference. We seek candidates who demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills, a compassionate approach to care, and a certified culinary background with relevant experience, preferably in aged care settings. If you are ready to bring your culinary expertise and passion for making a positive impact through food, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of the Gracewood Centre team and the wider BaptistCare community.

• certificate iii or iv in commercial cookery or equivalent
• experience in commercial or aged care cookery
• understanding of food safety and HACCP principles
• ability to work Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
• effective communication and teamwork skills
• compassionate attitude towards resident care