Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Full Time Chef to join our team at Wests New Lambton. With multiple dining outlets, including our Bistro and New Beijing, this role offers the opportunity to support a variety of food experiences across the venue. In this role, you will assist in preparing, cooking, and presenting high‐quality food across our outlets.
Responsibilities
* Completing preparation requirements in line with daily service needs
* Delivering consistent, high‐quality food during service
* Supporting other kitchen sections as required
* Maintaining clean and organised work areas
* Assisting with the set‐up and close down of service
* Storing food in line with hygiene standards
* Managing waste appropriately
This is a full‐time position and will require availability across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, including split shifts. As part of The Wests Group's recruitment and assessment process, all candidates progressing to the next stage will be required to complete relevant due diligence and probity checks specific to the role. This includes, but is not limited to, a Criminal History Check, reference checks, and right‐to‐work verification via our company portal. All associated checks and costs will be facilitated by The Wests Group.
Qualifications
* Strong cooking skills and relevant trade qualifications
* Experience working in a busy kitchen environment
* Flexibility to support a range of catering operations across the site
* Availability to work evenings and weekends
About The Wests Group
The Wests Group Australia is a major employer in the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie regions. Employing close to 1000 people, Wests operates a multi‐site portfolio of entertainment and hospitality venues comprising registered clubs, hotels, conference and fitness facilities as well as the Newcastle Knights.
Benefits and Perks
* Well‐being: First Nations Cultural Leave, annual flu vaccinations, Well‐being Leave, flexible work options, Community Care leave and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
* Career: Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality (JobReady – Culinary | Allara Learning), paid traineeships, and leadership programmes
* Financial: Paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, above‐award wages and penalty rates, plus 40% off meals for club employees
* Lifestyle: Discounted gym membership for $25 per month (including your partner), discounted NIB Health Insurance, savings on Reflections Holiday Parks, and discounted accommodation at our three hotels – The Executive, The Gateway, and The Anchorage Hotel & Spa
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to create a work environment where employee differences such as gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
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