Newcastle Meals on Wheels – Tighes Hill NSW

Meals on Wheels Newcastle is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a difference in the community. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture. We believe in the power of teamwork and value the diverse perspectives and experiences that each team member brings. As a part of our team, you will be contributing to a positive and impactful mission, making a real difference in the community.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking to recruit aChef/Cook on a permanent full-time basis to join our friendly food services team. You’ll help prepare nutritious meals for older people in our community while enjoying a supportive workplace and predictable daytime shifts.An immediate start is available for the right candidate.

What’s on Offer

Monday – Friday, 6-6.30am starts

- Supportive team culture
- Training and development opportunities

About the Role

This is a fast‑paced production kitchen setting that suits someone who enjoys staying busy, working efficiently, and being part of a team that gets things done. Key responsibilities of the role include –

- Preparing high quality,



homestyle meals in a modern production kitchen‑quality, homestyle meals in a modern production kitchen
- Maintaining strong food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
- Supporting daily production targets and smooth kitchen operations
- Contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture

About You

- Qualified Chef or experienced Cook in a fast paced Commercial Kitchen
- Strong understanding of food safety, WHS, and kitchen processes
- Team focused, reliable, and organised‑focused, reliable, and organised

A market-competitive salary will be offered based on experience.

We offer on the job and external training opportunities.

Additionally, as a not-for-profit, Newcastle Meals on Wheels has theadditionalemployee benefit of salary sacrificing arrangements. This allows employees to sacrifice up to $15,900 (set by the ATO, as anadditionaltax-freeportion) in approved household expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, utilities, meals, car leasing).

Pre-employment checks may include reference checks, NDIS WC checks, and a fitness to work evaluation.

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📌 Chef/Cook (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Newcastle Meals on Wheels
📍 Newcastle City Council