Chef - Full-Time, Above‑Award Pay + Career Growth

Wests-Group; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing: Cultural Leave, flu shots,

Flexible work options

Free onsite parking

Paid parental leave

40% off meals for employees

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

The Wests Group Australia is seeking a qualified Chef for their Wests New Lambton catering team in Newcastle. The role offers full-time employment in a busy, professional kitchen with modern facilities, free onsite parking and career progression opportunities across The Wests Group.

Earn above-award permanent rates: Monday–Friday $32.54/hr, Saturday $48.80/hr, Sunday $56.94/hr. Rotating roster may include mornings, nights, weekends and split shifts.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.
• Commercial kitchen experience and sound food preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting high-quality meals during service.
• Completing food preparation, production and storage tasks.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and presentation standards.
• Assisting with setup and close-down of service areas.
• Contributing to a clean, organised and safe kitchen.
• Ensuring food and waste are stored and disposed of appropriately.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Availability across breakfast, lunch &

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

The Wests Group Australia is seeking a qualified Chef for their Wests New Lambton catering team in Newcastle. The role offers full-time employment in a busy, professional kitchen with modern facilities, free onsite parking and career progression opportunities across The Wests Group.

Earn above-award permanent rates: Monday–Friday $32.54/hr, Saturday $48.80/hr, Sunday $56.94/hr. Rotating roster may include mornings, nights, weekends and split shifts.