You are searching for a role that balances your passion for great food with time for a life away from work.
We recognise your reservations about working as a cook in aged care, but we want you to bring your creativity to our residents who value and place real importance on great food and great dining experiences.
You have the experience and the ideas, so we will support you with the autonomy to run your own kitchen.
You now have the chance to swap the challenges of an aggressive commercial kitchen for the challenges of exploring and applying dietary considerations as you craft great food.
We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.
We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Easton Park (Glenfield), on a fixed-term contract 60 hours per fortnight from 4 November until 26 January 2026.
Successful candidates must be available to work from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
WHAT WE OFFER At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use.
Our benefits are centred around 'Five Pillars' – mind, body, financial, social and career.
Base Rate $28.65 per hour + super + salary packaging Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body (Permanent employees) 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave) Access to L ong Service Leave after 5 years 12 weeks paid Parental Leave Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support Work/life balance .
No late nights or unpredictable hours!
Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay .
Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2?
This is how: Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.
Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
Quarterly gifts , including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.
Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more!
Employee Referral Program.
Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
Learning, learning, learning .
Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey!
Get recognised for your great work!
Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
Locations across NSW and QLD.
If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes HOW TO APPLY To apply for this position, please submit a copy of your resume addressing the above criteria.
To find out more about this position and the benefits of a career at Whiddon then visit our website https://www.whiddon.com.au/careers/
