Chef

The Wests Group Australia; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Leave

Certificate training

Paid parental leave

40% meal discount

Job summary

The Wests Group Australia is hiring a Full Time Chef at Wests New Lambton to support multiple dining outlets, including our Bistro and New Beijing. The role involves preparing, cooking and presenting high‑quality food while maintaining hygiene and working across service periods including weekends and public holidays.

Candidates should have Cert III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) and at least 3 years in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Strong cooking skills and relevant trade qualifications.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a busy kitchen.
• Flexibility to support a range of catering operations across the site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high‑quality food across outlets.
• Deliver consistent, high‑quality meals during service.
• Support other kitchen sections as required.
• Maintain clean and organised work areas.
• Assist with set‑up and close down of service.
• Store food in line with hygiene standards.
• Manage waste appropriately.

Skills

Cooking skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Availability evenings

Education

Cert III in Commercial Cookery

Cert IV in Kitchen Management

Job description

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a Full Time Chef to join our team at Wests New Lambton. With multiple dining outlets, including our Bistro and New Beijing, this role offers the opportunity to support a variety of food experiences across the venue.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000

In this role, you will assist in preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality food across our outlets. Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing preparation requirements in line with daily service needs
• Delivering consistent, high-quality food during service
• Supporting other kitchen sections as required
• Maintaining clean and organised work areas
• Assisting with the set-up and close down of service
• Storing food in line with hygiene standards
• Managing waste appropriately

This is a full-time position and will require availability on weekends and public holidays across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, including split shifts.

As part of The Wests Group's recruitment and assessment process, all candidates progressing to the next stage will be required to complete relevant due diligence and probity checks specific to the role. This includes, but is not limited to, a Criminal History Check, reference checks, and right to work verification via our company portal. All associated checks and costs will be facilitated by The Wests Group.

About You

You bring a genuine passion for food and take pride in delivering consistent, well-presented dishes. You are confident working across kitchen operations and enjoy supporting a collaborative team environment. To be successful, you will have:

• Strong cooking skills and relevant trade qualifications (Cert III in Commercial Cookery, Cert IV in Kitchen Management, or similar)
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in a busy kitchen environment
• Flexibility to support a range of catering operations across the site
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays

About Us

The Wests Group Australia is a major employer in the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie regions. Employing close to 1000 people, Wests operates a multi-site portfolio of entertainment and hospitality venues comprising of registered clubs, hotels, conference and fitness facilities as well as the Newcastle Knights. We are one of the many local success stories of our region.

Being an employee of The Wests Group will give you access to the following perks and benefits:

• Wellbeing: First Nations Cultural Leave, annual flu vaccinations, Wellbeing Leave, flexible work options, Community Care leave and Employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Career: Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality (Job Ready - Culinary | Allara Learning), paid traineeships, and leadership programs.
• Financial: Paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, above-award wages and penalty rates, plus 40% off meals for club employees whilst on shift.
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym membership for $25 per month (including your partner), discounted NIB Health Insurance, savings on Reflections Holiday Parks, and discounted accommodation at our three hotels - The Executive, The Gateway, and The Anchorage Hotel & Spa.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to create a work environment where employee difference ssuch as gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.