Chef

Soldier On; Cessnock; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career progression

Recognition programs

Retail discounts

Job summary

Soldier On in New South Wales is seeking a Chef to prepare fresh, nutritious and delicious meals for residents. The role supports dietary needs, food safety, and high-quality presentation.

You will join a supportive team with ongoing training, career development, and a strong focus on resident wellbeing. Compensation includes $29.46/hour + penalties + 12% super, with a flexible part-time roster and stable hours.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Stock control and inventory management experience.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Caring and respectful approach when interacting with residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality meals for residents.
• Maintain food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards.
• Assist with menu planning and dietary requirements.
• Manage stock rotation, ordering and inventory control.
• Adhere to health, safety and infection control procedures.

Skills

Food safety

Hygiene practices

Stock control

Inventory management

Fast-paced work

Communication skills

Teamwork

Resident care

Job description

In this rewarding role, you will play an important part in enhancing the wellbeing of residents by preparing fresh, nutritious and delicious meals that cater to a range of dietary and cultural requirements.

Description:

Chef

$29.46/hour + Penalties + 12% Super

Short Synopsis: In this rewarding role, you will play an important part in enhancing the wellbeing of residents by preparing fresh, nutritious and delicious meals that cater to a range of dietary and cultural requirements.

• Create nutritious, restaurant-quality meals that make a real difference to residents every day.
• Enjoy a flexible part-time roster with great work-life balance and job stability.
• Join a supportive team with ongoing training, career development, and growth opportunities.

THE POSITION

• Preparing and presenting high-quality meals for residents
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance standards
• Assisting with menu planning and special dietary requirements
• Managing stock rotation, ordering and inventory control
• Adhering to workplace health, safety and infection control procedures

THE PERSON

• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
• Stock control and inventory management experience
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A caring and respectful approach when interacting with residents and colleagues

THE BENEFITS

• Access to a wide variety of training & development
• Clear career paths and support to achieve your goals
• Personal and site based recognition programs
• Immediate access to 100+ retail discounts accessible from your mobile