Catering Industries Pty Ltdis a leading provider of contracted hospitality services (catering, cleaning and laundry) to Australia's health and aged care, education, government, corporate and resources sector.
We currently employ over 1,800 personnel across various operations in our active market.About the roleBring Your Passion for Cooking to a Role That Truly MattersAre you ready to make a meaningful difference through food?
We're on the lookout for a passionate Casual Chef to join our team at a welcoming aged care facility in Lavington, NSW, working alongside our dedicated Chef Manager.In this role, you won't just be cooking—you'll be creating fresh, nourishing meals that uplift residents' health, comfort, and wellbeing.
Every dish you prepare plays a part in building a warm, caring workplace where people feel at home.Catering Industries Pty Ltdis a leading provider of contracted hospitality services (catering, cleaning and laundry) to Australia's health and aged care, education, government, corporate and resources sector.
We currently employ over 1,800 personnel across various operations in our active market.About the roleBring Your Passion for Cooking to a Role That Truly MattersAre you ready to make a meaningful difference through food?
We're on the lookout for a passionate Casual Chef to join our team at a welcoming aged care facility in Lavington, NSW, working alongside our dedicated Chef Manager.In this role, you won't just be cooking—you'll be creating fresh, nourishing meals that uplift residents' health, comfort, and wellbeing.
Every dish you prepare plays a part in building a warm, caring environment where people feel at home.Why You'll Love This RoleEnjoy a consistent, predictable rosterBe part of a supportive team with hands-on leadershipMake a real difference—bring joy and comfort through foodWork in a stable, well-organized environmentCompetitive pay: $36/hr + super($45hr Mon–Fri for casual role)What We're Looking ForA passionate chef who takes pride in high-quality, nutritious cookingSomeone who thrives in a caring,



community-focused environmentA reliable team player with a positive, can-do attitudeRoster4–6 days per fortnight that starts from 7:30am till 6:00pm.Additional shifts available to cover annual leave.Mandatory RequirementCurrent Police Check, or willingness to obtain oneSkills and experience3+ years'experience in a similar role -aged care experience highly regarded.Cert III in commercial cookery desirableExperience in large volume cooking as well as work autonomously and in group settingsReliable and punctualCollaborativeand team playerAbility to multi-task and perform work within deadlines.Experienced in ordering, delivery and handling/control of stock.Empathy and respect towards aged care residents, staff and clients.High level of QA, WH&S;, HACCP and Food Safety knowledge.Must have reliable transport.Key responsibilitiesAbility to produce high-quality meals in line with aged care food service/HACCP guidelines, Quality Assuranceprocedures including low and high care residents.Assisting in menu design, changes and implementation.Assist withputting away of deliveries & general kitchen clean up duties.Good all-rounder in kitchen i.e. scones, cakes, desserts, soups.Responsible for preparation of special diets such as puree, gluten free and texture modified etc.Excellent organization skills and the ability to multi-task.Function within a busy kitchen whilst working harmoniously with the team.Benefits and perksThe successful applicant will be offered a competitive hourly rate plus penalty loadings as per Hospitality Award.
You will also receive comprehensive training to perform your role in a satisfactory manner.Our new Staff Benefits program where you will have access to over 100+ retail discounts!
Why work with Catering Industries?
We are a family owned and operated business where our people are our backbone and it's their passion and dedication that has attributed to our substantial organic growth over the past 45 years.
We emphasize a culture of service excellence, where our core values ofCARE, COMMITMENT, INTEGRITY & TRUSTare expected of all employees.
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📌 Chef - Aged Care (New South Wales)
🏢 Catering Industries
📍 New South Wales