Chef – Inner West Sydney

• Not for Profit Salary Packagine up to $15500
• Lead a kitchen where quality, resident choice and nutrition are genuinely valued
• Supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement

Chef | Aged Care | Sydney's Inner West

A respected, faith-based aged care provider in Sydney's Inner West is seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to lead their kitchen team and create exceptional dining experiences for older people. If you take genuine pride in high-quality meals, understand the importance of texture-modified diets, and enjoy building relationships with residents, this could be the role for you.

What's On Offer

• Starting at $34 per hour + super, plus NFP salary packaging
• Flexible permanent part-time hours (3 days a week approx.) supporting real work-life balance
• Supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement
• Genuine opportunity to influence residents' health, wellbeing and quality of life
• Ongoing opportunities to contribute ideas and drive improvements in dining services

The Opportunity / Main Duties

• Lead, supervise and support catering team members
• Plan and prepare nutritious, seasonal menus offering variety and resident choice
• Ensure meals meet dietary requirements, allergies, cultural preferences and clinical needs
• Prepare and oversee texture-modified meals in line with the IDDSI Framework
• Maintain high standards of food safety, infection prevention and kitchen hygiene
• Engage with residents and families to understand preferences and incorporate feedback
• Train, coach and mentor kitchen staff to ensure consistency and excellence
• Manage stock control, purchasing and cost-effective food utilisation

What We're Looking For

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification
• Previous experience as a Chef in residential aged care
• Demonstrated experience preparing texture-modified meals, with a strong understanding of the IDDSI Framework
• Knowledge of aged care nutrition, menu planning and therapeutic diets
• Strong leadership, team management and staff development skills
• Sound knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety regulations
• Relevant screening clearances and ability to meet aged care compliance requirements

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential chat.
Adam Phillips
📞 0426 661 373
📧 [email protected]
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