Cook

14th August, 2026

At Windara, we believe in the power of inclusion, and we are looking for a Cook to work in our Café for day trading. If you are not only passionate about food but also about mentoring and supporting people with disability in a workplace setting, this is a unique opportunity to work in a meaningful role where you will combine your culinary expertise with coaching and leadership to help Supported Employees develop their skills and achieve their goals.
  
Why Join Team Achieve?

Achieve Australia/Windara takes deliberate steps to hire people from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. We believe this diversity of people makes Achieve a great place to work and better able to deliver quality services to the people we support. We are passionate about inclusion for everyone – our staff and the people we support. We encourage people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities and those who identify with a disability to apply for our roles. Your unique skills and ideas are highly valued by us. Achieve is committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
At Achieve Australia, we put the people we support at the centre of everything we do. As a ‘for purpose’ organisation, we're more than just a workplace. We are a community passionate about bringing inclusion to life for people with disability.

What reasonable adjustments can we make to our recruitment process to welcome you?

We want to meet the best candidates for our jobs. Please email *******@achieveaustralia.org.au or call us on 02 9066-5*** to discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make so you can take part in our recruitment process and/or visit one of our sites.

Role Responsibilities: 

• Lead and support a team of Supported Employees in preparing and cooking meals.
• Foster an inclusive and positive work environment, providing hands-on training and guidance.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and quality standards are maintained.
• Plan and prepare menus in line with dietary requirements and customer needs.
  Work collaboratively with support staff to ensure employees feel empowered and valued.
• Maintain a safe and organized kitchen, adhering to WHS and industry standards.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Passion for food and inclusion – A love for cooking and a desire to support people with disability in a workplace setting.
• Relevant culinary qualifications (e.g., Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery) or prior experience.
• Previous experience working with people with disability is a bonus but not essential.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills – Patience and the ability to adapt your training style to different learning needs.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and ability to maintain compliance in a commercial kitchen.
• A team player with a positive attitude who is willing to make a real impact.

  
Achieve Australia has been supporting people with disability for 70 years. Be part of our proud tradition.
Achieve is a registered NDIS provider delivering integrated clinical, health, social, and disability services. Join us in providing exceptional support services in accommodation, community participation supported employment, and support coordination. We operate across Greater Sydney and the Northern Rivers regions in NSW.

What Sets Us Apart
Our Commitment
At Achieve, it's more than a job. Our dedicated staff make a positive difference to the people we support each day and in turn, we support our staff. We value our team in an environment where everyone can proudly be themselves. We embrace diversity, recognising the richness that different life experiences, languages, and cultures bring to our clients and to Achieve as an organisation.
Great employee benefits

• Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.

• Car leasing is another salary packaging option.

• Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.

• Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.

• Support for a healthy lifestyle, including fitness memberships and wellness programs.

• Regular training and support to succeed in your role.

• A strong record of promoting from within.

  
Do you need more information?
  
Role description – If you would like a copy of the role description, please email our team on *******@achieveaustralia.org.au
About Achieve: click here to visit the Achieve Australia website to learn more about us.
Do you have any questions about this role or need any support applying for the role? email *******@achieveaustralia.org.au or call 02 9066-5*** and we will be in contact with you.
  
Achieve Australia is committed to safer recruitment practices, which safeguard and promote the welfare of the people we support, and staff are expected to share this commitment. To achieve this, your application may be subject to pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, NDIS Worker Check, Working with Children check, right to work in Australia check. Please note criminal history does not immediately affect employment opportunities.
How to apply: To register your interest, please click ‘Apply Now’ and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.