Cafe Chef

Anglicare; Australia; Remote; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Anglicare is seeking a Cafe Chef for casual coverage at Castle Hill Village. You will oversee daily cafe operations, prepare meals and ensure a high standard of service for residents, visitors and guests.

Working with the Food and Beverage Manager, you will help plan menus, maintain quality, and support café functions while upholding HACCP and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Commercial Cookery qualification or equivalent and 2–3 years’ hospitality experience.
• 2–3 years’ experience in food preparation, kitchen operations and menu planning.
• Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certification with HACCP knowledge.
• Strong English literacy both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals and café items.
• Support planning and delivery of café services and functions.
• Lead by example and collaborate with kitchen and village teams.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen operations

Menu planning

English literacy

Education

Commercial Cookery Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Transform lives, every single day Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, support and strategy to make it happen. We are a well-respected not-for-profit that’s been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centered support. And now, we’re extending our reach and impact even further. As a Cafe Chef, you will play a key role in creating exceptional dining experiences for residents, visitors and guests. Combining your culinary skills, passion for customer service and commitment to quality, you will help deliver fresh, nutritious and enjoyable meals while creating a welcoming café environment within our Seniors Community. Join a supportive and collaborative team where quality, community and hospitality are at the heart of everything we do.

Your Opportunity

This is a casual opportunity based at Castle Hill Village, working Monday to Friday, to support planned leave coverage and increased demand during the Christmas period. As a Cafe Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the café, preparing high-quality meals, supporting café functions and ensuring exceptional service delivery. Working closely with the Food and Beverage Manager, you will help create menus, maintain food quality standards and deliver a positive dining experience for customers and residents. With professionalism, creativity and a customer-focused approach, you will:

Food Preparation and Service Delivery

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals, café items and catering orders
• Ensure food is prepared and served to a consistently high standard
• Support the planning and delivery of café services and functions

Kitchen Operations and Quality

• Support menu planning and seasonal menu updates
• Monitor food quality, storage, preparation and handling procedures
• Ensure stock levels are maintained and participate in stocktakes
• Maintain efficient kitchen operations and workflow processes

Customer Experience

• Deliver excellent customer service to residents, visitors and guests
• Assist in promoting café services and supporting customer satisfaction initiatives

Collaboration and Team Support

• Lead by example and contribute to a positive team culture
• Work collaboratively with kitchen, hospitality and village teams

Safety and Compliance

• Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards in line with HACCP requirements
• Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures and report hazards
• Ensure equipment, workstations and food preparation areas are maintained safely and professionally

What You'll Bring

You will bring a passionate and customer-focused Chef who enjoys creating quality food and delivering memorable dining experiences.

What's Required

Commercial Cookery Certificate or equivalent qualification 2-3 years' experience within hospitality, catering or food service environments 2-3 years’ of experience in food preparation, kitchen operations and menu planning skills Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certification. Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements Strong English literacy both spoken and written

What's Preferred

• RSA, willingness to obtain
• Experience working within aged care, retirement living, healthcare or community settings
• Experience with ordering, stock control and food cost management
• Microsoft Office skills and general computer literacy
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Why Anglicare

We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support, and the dedicated people here who make it happen. At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble, and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.

On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax-free.
• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment and also tax free with salary packaging.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career.
• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers.
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family

Your rewards and benefits

We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we're committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we've designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family.

Staff Rewards

Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more.

Salary Packaging

Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free!

Employee Assistance Program

At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it.

Employee Referral Program

Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service.

Formal Recognition

The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.

Application Close Date: September 30, 2026

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

We bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. At Anglicare, we’re building a future where every voice counts. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life.