Catering Industries Pty Ltd is 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 Role
Ready to take your culinary career somewhere truly meaningful?
We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic Part-Time Chef to join our warm and welcoming team at a respected aged care facility in Erina, NSW.
In this role, you'll do more than just cook—you'll create fresh, nourishing meals that bring comfort, joy, and wellbeing to our residents every day.
Working closely with our Chef Manager, you'll be part of a supportive, team-driven environment where your skills are truly valued.
Why You'll Love This Role
Consistent, reliable roster to support work-life balance
Friendly, supportive team and hands-on leadership
Make a real difference through food
Stable and well-organised workplace where you can thrive
What We're Looking For
A passionate chef who takes pride in creating fresh, nutritious meals
Someone who enjoys working in a caring, community-focused environment
A reliable team player with a positive, can-do attitude
Roster
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, with shifts scheduled from Thursday to Monday:
Thursday & Friday: 6:00am to 2:30pm
Saturday to Monday: 9:30am to 6:00pm
Requirements
A current Police Check, or willingness to obtain one
Skills and experience
3+ years'experience in a similar role -aged care experience highly regarded.
Cert III in commercial cookery desirable




Experience in large volume cooking as well as work autonomously and in group settings
Reliable and punctual
Collaborativeand team player
Ability 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 responsibilities
Ability 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 with putting 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.
Advantages and perks
The 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 of CARE, COMMITMENT, INTEGRITY & TRUST are expected of all employees.
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📌 Chef - Aged Care (New South Wales)
🏢 Catering Industries
📍 New South Wales