Bene Aged Care is seeking two dedicated Full-Time Cooks to join our hospitality team at Bene St Agnes. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of older people by delivering nutritious, high-quality meals in a respectful, multicultural aged care environment — where every meal truly matters. Available Positions Full-Time Cook Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Full-Time Cook Wednesday to Sunday 4:30pm – 8:30pm Why Join Bene Aged Care? Full-time roles with consistent, predictable hours Values-based, not-for-profit organisation making a genuine difference Supportive, team-focused kitchen environment Salary packaging / salary sacrifice to maximise take-home pay Ongoing training and professional development Purpose-driven work nourishing residents with dignity and care About the Role You will be responsible for: Preparing, cooking and plating meals for residents and special functions Catering for special dietary requirements and texture-modified diets Supporting menu planning in line with resident preferences and nutritional guidelines Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance Ordering stock and managing kitchen supplies Collaborating with hospitality and care teams Completing documentation in line with accreditation standards What We’re Looking ForEssential Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Cook Recognised trade qualification Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP principles National Police Check (or willingness to obtain) Strong teamwork skills and a respectful, resident-focused approach Commitment to quality, safety and service excellence Desirable Experience in aged care, healthcare or institutional kitchens Italian language skills Understanding of aged care accreditation standards HACCP or Food Safety Supervisor certification Who We Are Bene St Agnes is part of Bene Aged Care, a values-driven not-for-profit organisation with over 45 years of experience supporting older South Australians. We provide person-centred care that honours culture, identity, dignity and individual choice — right down to the meals we serve. Apply Now If you are a passionate Cook who takes pride in nourishing others and want to work in a caring, values-led environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and help make every meal a moment of dignity and care.
