Residential Cook

Lives Lived Well offer a variety of community and residential Alcohol and Other Drug programs throughout Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia, helping thousands of people every year to navigate AOD related challenges and move forward in life. In Orange, we run two residential rehabilitation services. Wyla is a 20-bed residential program providing a safe and supportive environment for recovery, and Elouera is a live-in recovery service for women, where children under 12 can stay with their mothers, ensuring families remain connected during the rehabilitation journey. Your Opportunity We are seeking a female Cook to join our team and work across both Elouera and Wyla Residential Services. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the health and wellbeing of our residents by preparing nutritious, home-style meals in a welcoming, recovery-focused environment. Your work will help create a sense of comfort and community for people on their recovery journey. We are offering a part-time role on a 6-month contract, with the potential for extension. This position is for three days per week and involves supporting clients with menu preparation while ensuring the efficient operation of the kitchen. The hourly rate ranges from $38.66 to $41.45, plus superannuation and access to salary packaging to help maximise your take‑home pay. To be female is a genuine requirement for this position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) and Section 30 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth). What we are looking for You will have a hospitality or catering background and ideally bring experience or knowledge of working within a commercial kitchen. You will also offer the following skills to support your experience : Knowledge of food purchasing and stock control, including managing a set budget and placing grocery orders. Experience in menu planning and food preparation. Completing kitchenhand duties such as maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including dishes, utensils, cooking equipment and floors. Build strong relationships with local businesses and identify cost‑saving opportunities. Solid knowledge of nutrition; able to work within dietary requirements. Supervisory skills – you’ll be mentoring and supporting clients to develop skills in the kitchen. A caring, compassionate, and respectful attitude – including working within professional boundaries. High hygiene standards with significant knowledge of food safety and handling. Good emotional regulation skills, with an understanding of de‑escalation practices. Excellent communication skills and ability to relate to a wide range of people Understanding for the need to maintain confidentiality of clients – both at work and after hours. Bringing, or willingness to obtain, HLTAID011 First Aid Training, Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, or higher You will need to have a current, valid Australian Drivers Licence, Blue Card and a National Police Check. Most importantly you will have passion, commitment, and a great attitude with a genuine alignment to the Lives Lived Well values. Our values are : We are humble, human, and full of hope We show up and share We ask : Why not? And what’s next? We leave a positive wake Benefits of Working with us This is a great opportunity to work across two residential facilities where your contribution will help shape supportive and welcoming environments. We value our people and are committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported, respected, and rewarded. As an organisation, Lives Lived Well offers a huge range of benefits, which can be seen on our website, but here are a few of them : An extra five paid leave days per year (pro‑rata for part time) to support your wellbeing and work‑life balance Salary Packaging to increase your take‑home pay, including a Meals and Entertainment Card Wellspring Discounts – save on everyday items including groceries, petrol, and leisure activities from over 360 retailers As an organisation LLW values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace An EAP for you and your family including counselling and wellbeing services How to Apply Please contact for a copy of the Position Description. Applications close on Friday 19th December 2025 however we will be conducting interviews throughout the process and may close applications early. Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Nations Peoples. #J-18808-Ljbffr