Join our team in Crookwell and use your culinary skills to make a real difference in the lives of residents in our aged care home. 

• Part-Time Cook
• Crookwell, NSW
• Salary Packaging
• Great Benefits
• For Purpose Organisation

As a Part-Time Cook, you will deliver high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to the unique dietary needs of our aged care residents.

This role is ideal for someone empathetic, adaptable, and committed to excellence in food service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and cook daily meals that meet individual dietary requirements, including texture-modified options.
• Plan and rotate menus in consultation with the Service Manager and residents.
• Ensure all food preparation meets hygiene, safety and HACCP standards
• Manage food purchasing, storage, and usage within budget guidelines.
• Foster a safe and respectful kitchen environment, adhering to Safe Work Practices.

About You

• Experience in aged care (preferred), including cook fresh/cook chill methodology
• Certificate III in Hospitality, Commercial Cookery, or similar
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and NSW Food Regulation requirements
• Experience managing food purchasing within budget
• Understanding of texture-modified foods and allergen management
• A caring, resident-focused approach

 What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career  
• Purchase of additional leave
• Employee Referral Program - $500 bonus for each successful referral

Click here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting.

Who is Uniting?

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

How to Apply

If this opportunity is of interest, then we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button in this ad, fill out your details and submit. We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, References and pre-employment screening.