Chef

Fresh Hope Communities; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Birthday leave

Weekend work

Onsite parking

No late nights

Job summary

Fresh Hope Communities’ Tops Conference Centre is seeking an experienced Chef to lead catering for school groups and community organisations. Located at Stanwell Tops, the centre provides a picturesque setting and a focus on quality meals that accommodate diverse dietary needs.

You will join our Catering Team, preparing and serving meals, maintaining hygiene, managing stock and storage, and supporting a positive guest experience while modelling Fresh Hope values in every interaction.

Qualifications

• Cert III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.
• Experience in high-volume kitchen operations.
• Experience with dietary requirements and food safety compliance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals that meet diverse dietary needs.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards in line with our Food Safety Program.
• Manage stock rotation and food storage.
• Support a collaborative team environment and contribute to a positive guest experience.
• Proactively model the Fresh Hope values in all interactions with your team, stakeholders, and external parties.

Skills

Teamwork

High-volume kitchen

Dietary requirements knowledge

Food safety awareness

Education

Cert III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Chef Nestled in 200 acres of bushland, The Tops Conference Centre offers a unique opportunity to cook fresh, nutritious meals for school groups and community organisations. At The Tops mealtimes are an opportunity for connection where food is a shared experience despite someone’s dietary restrictions.

• Love where you work; our Stanwell Tops facility’s setting is picturesque with onsite parking available
• 38 hours per week. No split shifts.
• Salary packaging; increased take home pay through salary packaging including novated leasing options
• Birthday leave; take time to celebrate with your friends and family
• Work across a variety of shifts including weekends with no late nights

Your Contribution

As our Chef you will be a key part of our Catering Team responsible for maintaining and enhancing our reputation as market leaders in our sector who focuses on quality and safety. You will:

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals that meet diverse dietary needs
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards in line with our Food Safety Program
• Manage stock rotation and food storage
• Support a collaborative team environment and contribute to a positive guest experience
• Proactively model the Fresh Hope values in all interactions with your team, stakeholders, and external parties

The Essentials

As an experienced Chef you will have:

• Cert III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience
• Enjoy working in a high-volume kitchen environment and know the shortcuts to make service run smoothly
• Experience with dietary requirements and food safety compliance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A friendly, reliable attitude, willingness to improve your skills and a heart for service

About Us

Located an hour south of Sydney’s CBD, The Tops Conference Centre is set on 200 acres of prime bushland in Stanwell Tops and is a great location for school and community groups, team building retreats and conferences and camping.

Fresh Hope Communities exists to create spaces that cultivate belonging and places that feel like home.For almost 90 years, we have been providing quality support and lifestyle choices across retirement, residential and respite settings, as well as conference and outdoor adventure experiences for school and community groups. We have over 1100 staff and together we serve residents and customers across NSW. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we value inclusion and diversity. For more about us visit our website