Cook

BallyCara is an established charitable organisation that offers a wellness-focused lifestyle for our clients to facilitate independent living, health, and happiness.

At BallyCara, you will belong to a welcoming and inclusive community where your individual strengths and interests are embraced and are the key driver to everything that we create together. We will empower you with flexibility, autonomy and coaching to allow you to make a meaningful difference, whilst supporting you in your career and personal journey.

We inspire healthy and happy living through our SONA® (Happiness) values and enhance our employee's wellness through the following employee benefits:

• Emotional Wellness: Enhance your happiness. Enjoy a wellness day off each year to take on your birthday, for your family, or just for you because you are worth it. 
• Physical Wellness: Improve your health and wellbeing with a fitness allowance for remedial massage, outdoor wellness gear, yoga, pilates, swimming, or gym plus access to an online fitness portal LIFT Fitness!
• Professional Wellness: Enhance your career with two days of paid study leave combined with yearly study assistance!
• Financial Wellness: Access not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550, receive 17.5% annual leave loading, and up to $1,892 per annum in financial discounts from our TELUS Health EAP and wellbeing portal! 

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Cook to join our Catering Team at our Scarborough Village of Friends. You’ll prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals that delight our residents and contribute to their health and happiness.

This role suits someone who takes pride in their cooking, enjoys working in a team, and understands the importance of great food in aged care.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare, cook, and present nutritious, high-quality meals for residents
• Cater to dietary and cultural requirements with care and attention
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment
• Work collaboratively with the Catering Manager and team to deliver excellent service

What you’ll bring:

• Certificate in Cookery (or equivalent)
• Experience in commercial or aged care kitchens
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• A caring, team-oriented approach that aligns with our SONA® Values: Everyone Matters, Creativity, Integrity

Why BallyCara?

• Be part of a positive, relationship-driven team
• Make a meaningful impact every day
• Work in a beautiful seaside location at Scarborough

If you’re passionate about good food and great people, we’d love to hear from you!

and help us continue inspiring healthy and happy living at BallyCara.

Please note:

Please submit your application via our recruitment portal. Applications submitted through external agencies or alternative channels will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with BallyCara and thank you for taking the time to apply.