Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Meals that suit residents’ nutrition and individual needs are the focus of this permanent full-time Sydney Chef position in aged care. The working week follows a Sunday to Thursday roster, and South American cooking experience is welcomed.
You will prepare consistent dishes, adapt textures under IDDSI where needed and coordinate with both kitchen and care colleagues. The role also includes menu contributions, culturally appropriate variety, stock support and food-cost awareness. Professional hygiene and safe preparation guide the work throughout service.
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Key Responsibilities
- Cook nutritious resident meals with consistent presentation and quality
- Adapt dishes to dietary and texture needs using IDDSI for modified food
- Maintain food hygiene and safety
- Work efficiently through busy production
- Coordinate kitchen and care colleagues
- Assist menu planning with culturally appropriate variety
- Monitor inventory and assist orders; Control food expenditure and minimise waste
Requirements & Eligibility
- Commercial Chef experience with relevant cooking qualifications
- A strong interest in quality preparation
- South American cuisine experience preferred
- Brazilian, Peruvian, Colombian, Argentinian or Chilean cuisine knowledge advantageous
- High-volume food-production experience
- Understanding of dietary requirements
- Food safety and hygiene with good collaboration and communication
- Aged-care experience desirable
- IDDSI experience desirable; Australian working rights or eligibility for sponsorship
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