Experienced Chef - Lead Kitchen (Mon-Fri, 10:30-6:30)

Glenaeon Blue Gum Cafe; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Gum Café, located in Pennant Hills, is seeking an experienced Chef to lead the kitchen within a retirement village. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 10:30am–6:30pm, with no split shifts, and focuses on healthy, nutritious meals for about 20 residents.

You will plan weekly menus, manage kitchen operations, ensure food safety, and adapt meals to dietary requirements. The successful candidate has min 5 years’ experience, strong organization, and can work independently in a small team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Chef.
• Strong menu planning and food preparation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a small kitchen.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends when required.
• Monday to Friday roster (10:30am - 6:30pm).
• No split shifts.
• Supportive and friendly work environment.
• Opportunity to make a positive difference in residents' daily lives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare weekly lunch and dinner menus (two meal options per service).
• Cook fresh, nutritious meals for approximately 20 residents
• Manage daily kitchen operations
• Monitor food quality and presentation
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards
• Manage stock ordering and inventory control
• Ensure dietary requirements are accommodated where required

Skills

5+ years experience

Menu planning

Food safety

Time management

Independent worker

Nutrition awareness

Weekday schedule

Job description

Blue Gum Café, located in Pennant Hills, is seeking an experienced Chef to lead the kitchen within a retirement village. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 10:30am–6:30pm, with no split shifts, and focuses on healthy, nutritious meals for about 20 residents.

You will plan weekly menus, manage kitchen operations, ensure food safety, and adapt meals to dietary requirements. The successful candidate has min 5 years’ experience, strong organization, and can work independently in a small team.