Chef/Catering Assistant - IRT Catering

IRT Group; Unanderra; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Appreciation leave

Career development

Gym discounts

EAP support

Job summary

IRT is seeking a Chef/Catering Assistant to support our Catering Services Centre in NSW. The role offers family-friendly, casual/part-time hours with Tuesday and Wednesday availability. Prior experience in large-scale kitchens or aged care catering is highly regarded.

You will prepare and produce high-quality meals following HACCP guidelines and assist across production and distribution to multiple IRT locations. A current truck licence is valued.

Qualifications

• 500 hours of industry experience or more.
• TAFE/Chef or equivalent qualification desirable.
• Experience in bulk cooking preferred.
• Self-motivated with good communication.
• Knowledge of current food handling laws.
• Driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce high-quality foods following HACCP.
• Work in Catering Services Centre to distribute meals.
• Support production and distribution across locations.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Production environment

Team player

Education

Commercial cookery cert

Tools

Truck licence

Job description

Founded in 1969, IRT's mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We're one of Australia's largest community‑owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We're proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About IRT

Founded in 1969, IRT's mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We're one of Australia's largest community‑owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We're proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About the Role

Are you looking for an exciting Chef/Catering Assistant position with family friendly hours? The succesful candidates will need to be available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in a casual or Part Time capacity and previous experience in food manufacturing, large‑scale production kitchens, aged care catering or similar environments will be highly regarded.

In addition, we are interested in recruiting a casual employee with administrative experience and/or a current truck licence. This role would provide flexibility to support operational requirements across multiple areas of the business as needed.

You will be responsible for the preparation and production of high quality foods while following HACCP guidelines. Based in our Catering Services Centre, you'll work with the team to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of production and distribution of meals to our IRT locations.

Key attributes we are looking for include:

• Strong cooking and food preparation skills
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Ability to work efficiently in a production‑focused environment
• Reliability, flexibility, and a positive team attitude
• Experience within aged care catering or food manufacturing environments (preferred)

To Be Successful You Will Have

• Previous industry experience of 500 hours or more
• Qualifications in cookery e.g.; TAFE/Chef, certificate of proficiency in commercial cookery or equivalent (desirable)
• Previous experience in bulk cooking
• Self‑motivated
• Demonstrated understanding of current relevant legislation and food handling guidelines
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Motor vehicle driver's licence
• Capable of hands‑on problem solving, with the ability to generate new ideas and solutions
• Ability to engender trust, respect and buy‑in at all levels of the organisation
• Personal values of integrity, authenticity and transparency

Benefits for You

• Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not‑for‑profit salary packaging
• Flexible working conditions
• Appreciation leave – relax and take two days off on us!
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Multiple career pathways
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program

Successful applicants will complete pre‑employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.