Rooty Hill, NSW | Aged Care

Salary negotiable based on experience

Permanent Full-Time | Sunday to Thursday Roster

Sponsorship opportunity available for the successful applicant

Spanish language skills highly regarded

Great work-life balance | Stable, long-term chance

About the Role Contemporary Catering is looking for an experienced Chef to join our aged care catering team in Rooty Hill, NSW.

We are particularly interested in Spanish-speaking chefs with experience, knowledge or a genuine passion for Spanish and South American cuisine, including Brazilian, Peruvian, Colombian, Argentinian and Chilean cooking.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your cultural and culinary knowledge into the kitchen, helping us provide residents with meals that are not only fresh and nutritious, but also familiar, culturally appropriate and enjoyable.

You’ll work as part of an established catering team preparing high-quality meals while meeting individual dietary and texture-modified requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality meals in a commercial kitchen
- Bring ideas and knowledge of Spanish and South American dishes, flavours and cooking styles
- Provide variety and culturally appropriate meals for residents
- Cater to dietary and texture-modified requirements, including IDDSI
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and food safety
- Work collaboratively with kitchen and care teams
- Assist with menu planning, ordering and stock control




- Minimise food waste and maintain appropriate stock levels

About You We’d love to hear from you if you have:

- Commercial kitchen experience as a Chef
- Spanish language skills – highly regarded
- Experience or strong knowledge of Spanish and/or South American cuisine
- A passion for fresh, quality food and sharing your culinary knowledge
- Confidence working in a high-volume kitchen
- Strong food safety and hygiene practices
- An understanding of dietary requirements
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Relevant commercial cookery qualifications
- Australian working rights or eligibility for sponsorship
- Previous aged care and IDDSI experience is desirable but not essential

Why Join Contemporary Catering?

- Permanent full time position
- Sunday to Thursday roster
- Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
- Stable, long-term employment
- Supportive team environment
- Career development opportunities
- Opportunity to bring your own cultural and culinary knowledge to the role
- Sponsorship opportunity for eligible applicants

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Chef who speaks Spanish and has a passion for Spanish or South American food, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with your resume and a brief cover letter telling us about your cooking experience, the cuisines you’re familiar with and your availability.

Sponsorship opportunities may be available following successful completion of a six-month probationary period and are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

📌 Chef – Spanish Speaking | Spanish & South American Cuisine (Rooty Hill)
🏢 Contemporary Catering
📍 Rooty Hill