New Norcia is the only monastic town of its type in Australia. It is a beautiful, picturesque, historic town owned and operated by the Community of Benedictine Monks. New Norcia is home to many historic buildings dating back to 1847 including the New Norcia Hostel and the local Roadhouse and it is a very popular tourist spot.
Qualified Cook
We are seeking an experienced cook to lead our central kitchen operations. Our central catering department provides daily meals to the Monks and to visitors in the guesthouse, as well as cooking for functions, events and bus lunches.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Overseeing daily operations of the central catering kitchen, ensuring efficient and timely meal production
- Develop, cost, and maintain menus that are cost-effective and aligned with dietary requirements
- Lead, mentor, and train kitchen staff, fostering a positive, collaborative team environment
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene regulations, and WHS requirements
- Manage stock control, ordering, supplier relationships, and waste reduction initiatives
- Maintain high standards of food presentation, consistency, and quality across all food service areas
- Collaborate with management on forecasting, budgeting, and continuous improvement processes
All applicants must have at least a Cert III/IV in commercial cookery (or equivalent), experience in volume catering, and strong knowledge of HAACP and food safety standards.
We offer on-site accommodation at subsidized prices, and a competitive salary based on prior experience. Please contact hrmanager@newnorcia.com.au for general enquirers and applications.
Head Baker
Our bakery team work together to produce bread and pastries from scratch, and our success depends on delivering the best customer experience we can. As part of our succession planning (negotiable start date), we are seeking an experienced baker/pastry cook to lead and mentor a team. The position requires a deep understanding of traditional baking methods to continue our strong brand awareness in the wider community. You will help us shape the next chapter of the business and how we deliver the best and freshest products to our customers.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Producing traditional products daily, in the 130-year-old wood fired oven
- Hand molding trademarked products
- Coordinating other bakers to deliver a high standard of product and range
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness
- Foster good working relationships within the community
What we offer:
- A unique rural lifestyle
- Subsidized on-site staff accommodation is available to the successful candidate
- An attractive salary based on your previous experience is available
To apply, please contact our HR Manager on 08 9654 8018 or hrmanager@newnorcia.com.au.
Assistant Baker
We are also looking for an assistant baker to work alongside our head baker and wider team. You'll be part of a collaborative environment focused on producing quality bread and pastries from scratch. As our bakery continues to grow and plan for the future, we're looking for a dedicated assistant baker or pastry cook who is passionate about traditional methods and eager to contribute to something bigger than the bake.
This is a hands on role where you'll support day to day production, refine your skills under experienced mentorship, and help deliver the consistent excellence our community has come to expect.
Roles and responsibilities
- Assisting in the daily production of traditional breads and pastries
- Working with a 130-year-old wood-fired oven (training provided)
- Hand molding our unique, trademarked products
- Supporting team coordination and workflow as needed
- Maintaining a clean, organized workspace
- Contributing positively to the team and community spirit
What we offer:
- A rare opportunity to work with traditional techniques in a heritage bakery
- Mentorship from an experienced baker
- A supportive and close-knit team environment
- Subsidized on-site staff accommodation available for the successful candidate