Chef at Anglicare Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Skills, Food Safety, HACCP Standards, Menu Planning, Team Leadership, Communication, Creativity, Mentoring, Budget Management, Customer Engagement

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Create, inspire, and bring heart to every plate Down here on the sun-dappled shoreline, something special is taking root. Opening in Early 2026, Heirloom is a coastal kitchen and dining space nestled within a stunning new retirement living community just south of Sydney. With sweeping waterfront views, a Mediterranean soul, and a deep love for shared stories and slow meals, Heirloom is where old traditions meet new memories—open to the public, but grounded in the lives of our residents, their families, and friends. We’re looking for a Chef (Full time and casual available) to join our founding team—someone who cooks with care, consistency, and creativity, and who thrives on making every dining experience memorable. Your opportunity Role commencing early 2026 Based at our new Heirloom Restaurant at Taren Point, in a full-time capacity, you will take ownership of daily kitchen operations, preparing and presenting high-quality Mediterranean-inspired meals for residents, guests, and the local community. You will lead by example, ensuring food safety, quality, and service excellence while mentoring and supporting the café team. With professionalism, passion, and a love for hospitality, you will: Prepare and deliver high-quality, seasonal dishes inspired by Mediterranean flavours Plan menus, manage stock ordering, and oversee kitchen operations Ensure compliance with HACCP, WHS, food safety, and hygiene regulations Lead and support kitchen staff, providing training and guidance where needed Monitor costs, assist with budgets, and suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency Engage warmly with residents, guests, and team members, contributing to a welcoming and vibrant environment What you’ll bring Commercial Cookery Certificate or equivalent Minimum four years’ experience in a chef or cook role, preferably in café or restaurant settings Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards Excellent communication, literacy, and teamwork skills A collaborative, positive approach to supporting and mentoring others Creativity and passion for delivering consistent, high-quality food experiences Desirable but not essential: Experience in aged care or retirement living environments Knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine or other fresh, seasonal cooking styles Why join us? Be part of something from the ground up—shaping the culture and energy of a brand-new venue Work in a beautiful waterfront setting Make meaningful connections with a regular, close-knit community Bring your personality, ideas, and culinary creativity to a team that values care, innovation, and a sense of humour Enjoy Monday–Friday work, flexible options, salary packaging benefits, and ongoing professional development Because at Heirloom, it’s not just about cooking—it’s about creating moments that make people feel at home. Apply Now! If this sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear your story. To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button. Anglicare Sydney is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities, and cultural backgrounds. Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Application Close Date: February 06, 2026 Do you want a career that means more? We bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. At Anglicare, we’re building a future where every voice counts. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life. Your rewards and benefits We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we're committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we've designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family. Staff Rewards Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more. Salary Packaging Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free! Employee Assistance Program At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it. Employee Referral Program Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service. Formal Recognition The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.

Responsibilities

The Chef will take ownership of daily kitchen operations, preparing high-quality Mediterranean-inspired meals. They will lead the kitchen team, ensuring food safety and service excellence while engaging with residents and guests.