This is a Chef | Aged Care & Retirement Villages role with Anglicare Sydney based in Paddington, NSW, AU Anglicare Sydney Role Seniority - mid level More about the Chef | Aged Care & Retirement Villages role at Anglicare Sydney Transform lives, every single day Step away from late nights and high-pressure service—focus on quality food and meaningful connections. Would you like to use your compassion and care for greater impact? At Anglicare Sydney, you can. And together, we will. We’re a well-respected not-for-profit that’s been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 160 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000 people who rely on our person-centred support. Are you an experienced Chef who takes pride in quality food, thoughtful presentation and creating meaningful dining experiences? We are seeking Expressions of Interest from skilled and passionate Chefs to join our Seniors Living communities across Sydney. Your opportunity Monday - Friday Opportunity - Paddington Consistent hours – many Monday to Friday No late-night service (site dependent) Purpose-driven work As a Chef in our retirement villages, you’ll play an integral role in creating nutritious, high-quality meals and memorable dining experiences for residents, guests and the wider community. More than just cooking, you’ll be helping create moments of connection, comfort and enjoyment every day. With professionalism and care, you will: Prepare and deliver high-quality meals in line with menu requirements and resident needs Plan menus and coordinate daily kitchen operations Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation Ensure compliance with HACCP, WHS and food safety regulations Manage stock, ordering and minimise waste Support, guide and work collaboratively with kitchen and café teams Contribute ideas to improve processes, menus and customer experience What you’ll bring You’re a qualified and experienced Chef who thrives in a structured hospitality environment and enjoys working with purpose. To succeed in this role, you will need: Commercial Cookery Certificate or equivalent Previous experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen environment Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards Excellent communication and organisational skills A team-focused, positive attitude with a willingness to support and mentor others A genuine interest in working with and supporting older people Why Anglicare Sydney? At Anglicare Sydney, you’ll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds – people who genuinely care about the work they do and the people they serve. You’ll be supported by leaders who invest in your growth and wellbeing. On top of that, you’ll enjoy: Monday – Friday opportunities across many sites (role dependent) Salary packaging – pay less tax and increase your take-home pay Ongoing training and professional development Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership for you and your family Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives Are you ready for a career that means more? To apply for this Expression of Interest, please click the ‘Apply’ button and submit your resume. Suitable candidates will be contacted as opportunities arise. Anglicare Sydney is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. 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. Please note that this job ad is an Expression of Interest and does not indicate the immediate availability of a specific position. Instead, it serves as an invitation to join our talent pool for potential roles that may arise in the future. By submitting your details, you’ll be considered for future opportunities that align with your skills, experience and location to our cafés. Application Close Date: July 03, 2026 Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Anglicare Sydney team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Preparing and delivering high-quality meals Planning menus and coordinating daily kitchen operations Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation Key Strengths Commercial Cookery Certificate or equivalent Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards ️ Excellent communication and organisational skills A team-focused, positive attitude with a willingness to support and mentor others ❤️ A genuine interest in working with and supporting older people A Final Note: This is a role with Anglicare Sydney not with Hatch.
