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 For

Essential

• 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.