Cook at Anglicare Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kitchen Operations, Food Safety, Meal Planning, HACCP, WHS Policies, Staff Training, Budget Management, Interpersonal Communication, Team Leadership, Hygiene Standards

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Bring your passion for food and care to life in a role that truly matters- Join Us at the Mildred Symons House, Jannali This is a permanent parttime role based out of Mildred Symons House, Jannali. As a Residential Care Cook at Anglicare, you’ll lead and support kitchen operations to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for our residents. Working closely with the Hospitality team, you’ll ensure food safety, support a positive team culture, and help create a welcoming, respectful dining experience in line with our Christian values. Your opportunity Reporting to the Head Chef, you will ensure that nourishing and healthy meals are planned and prepared for clients to a high standard and within budget, adhering to all aspects of health and safety. As Residential Care Cook, your duties will include: Ensures that production and distribution deadlines are met by directing, monitoring, training and coordinating the activities of subordinate staff to carry out all duties in a timely, economical and acceptable manner and in the efficient operation of your designated section. Ensures safe work practices are carried out within the safety, health, hygiene and cleanliness standards set by Anglicare and the relevant health authorities by maintaining Anglicare standards and operating procedures, including HACCP and WHS policies. Contributes to a hygienic work environment by cleaning and sanitising equipment, floors and work areas, removing waste from work areas and surrounds into bins, compacting and strapping cardboard, keeping the waste disposal area and bins in an orderly, hygienic and clean manner and utilising and maintaining a clean chemical storage area. Contributes to the maintenance of optimum food quality by checking ingredients, monitoring preparation, handling, cooking and storage procedures, and making suggestions aimed at improving food quality, work practices, procedures, and cleanliness standards. Contributes to the effectiveness of the whole team by leading and working in a cooperative way, participating in staff rotation into other sections, providing on-the-job training for section staff, reporting in a timely manner any safety, production and personnel issues to the Head Chef. Contributes to the development of the safety culture by keeping their workplace safe, clean and tidy, complying with site safety rules, reporting hazards, incidents, near misses and injuries to their supervisor, participating in workplace consultation activities and actively participating in any other safety activities as prescribed in the WHSIMS. Contributes to an understanding and respectful work environment and work practices, by valuing all people and giving rightful consideration of people’s cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s first people. Ensures Anglicare’s Christian values and desired culture are maintained by working in accordance with Anglicare’s values and ensuring these among staff under the control of the position. Also promote and communicate Anglicare’s values to staff. Ensures professional, aligned and capable leadership to the team in line with the organisation’s Christian vision, mission, values and strategy, be a role model of the values, select capable and aligned staff, communicate and model the vision, strategy and organisational requirements to staff for a comprehensive understanding by staff. Ensures supervision and engagement with staff to build effective team relations, set expectations, praise and recognise good work constantly, develop staff in their roles and careers and build on their strengths, provide regular feedback on performance, and take timely corrective action to address unacceptable performance or conduct. What you’ll bring Workplace Health and Hygiene Qualifications Minimum 2 years food industry experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Why Anglicare? We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen. At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career. On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us: Flexible work options to get the most out of work and life Increase your take-home pay with salary packaging Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family Are you ready for a career that means more? To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button. All applicants will receive a response. Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Please note that successful completion of background checks and NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance may be required as part of the employment process for this role. Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Application Close Date: May 31, 2026 Do you want a career that means more? We bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. At Anglicare, we’re building a future where every voice counts. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life. Your rewards and benefits We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we're committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we've designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family. Staff Rewards Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more. Salary Packaging Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free! Employee Assistance Program At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it. Employee Referral Program Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service. Formal Recognition The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.

Responsibilities

Lead and support kitchen operations to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for residents while ensuring strict adherence to food safety and health standards. Coordinate subordinate staff and maintain a hygienic work environment in alignment with the organization's Christian values.