Casual | Amberlea, Drouin VIC | $32.83 per hour + 25 % casual loading + Salary Packaging up to $18,550 !
Still working unpredictable hours, rushing through service, and feeling like your cooking is just another task?
At BaptistCare Amberlea, cooking is something more meaningful.
Here, every meal is an opportunity to bring comfort, connection, and enjoyment to our residents. You’ll be part of a kitchen where your work truly matters — where people know your name, appreciate what you create, and look forward to every meal.
If you’re looking for a role that brings purpose back into your cooking, this could be the change you’ve been waiting for.
WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE DIFFERENT
No late nights or split shifts — enjoy a better work-life balance
Salary packaging up to $18,550 per year — increase your take-home pay
Be part of a supportive, values-driven team
Build real connections with the people you cook for
Work in a calm, structured kitchen environment
THE ROLE
As a Chef at Amberlea, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality meals that support residents’ wellbeing and daily enjoyment.
Prepare and present nutritious, well-balanced meals aligned with set menus
Support the delivery of specialised and therapeutic diets
Assist with meal service across dining areas
Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene
Support stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
Contribute to special events, functions, and community activities
Work collaboratively with the Head Chef and wider team
This is more than a cooking role — it’s your chance to make a genuine difference every day.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you must bring:
Mandatory Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (HLTFSE001, HLTFSE005, HLTFSE007)
Relevant Industry Training – Food Handling and Hygiene Certificate.
Commercial Cookery Certificate III / IV.
Previous experience and working knowledge of menu planning, ordering, and special diet preparation.
Previous experience working in catering within a residential aged care facility.
ABOUT BAPTISTCARE
BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.
We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.
That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.
BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.
READY TO PUT YOUR SKILLS WHERE THEY MATTER MOST?
Hit ‘Apply’ now — applications are reviewed as they are received, so don’t wait.
Questions about the role? Reach out to Lili Lesage at
[email protected]
Please note: applications must be submitted through our online system. We are unable to accept applications via email. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from making contact or submitting candidates for this position. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.
