Head Chef – Cafés
Transform lives, every single day. At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, support and strategy to make it happen. For more than 170 years, we've supported older people to live with dignity, purpose and connection. Our village cafés and hospitality offerings create places for residents to connect, enjoy great food and feel part of a thriving community.
We're now seeking a Head Chef – Cafés to lead kitchen operations across our Seniors Communities.
Your Opportunity
Full Time | Seniors Communities
This is a hands‐on leadership role responsible for running a café and functions kitchen within a village environment. You'll lead a small team, manage ordering and stock, and ensure consistent, high‐quality food and service across café and events.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead day‐to‐day kitchen operations across café and functions
* Manage ordering, stock control and supplier relationships
* Plan menus and develop specials aligned to resident preferences
* Supervise and support a small team (including one casual chef)
* Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and service
* Monitor costs, reduce waste and manage kitchen budgets
* Maintain food safety, hygiene and compliance standards
* Support delivery of functions and events across the village
This role is responsible for café and event catering services, ensuring quality, compliance and strong customer experience outcomes.
What You'll Bring
* Certificate in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
* 5+ years' experience in a senior kitchen role
* Strong ordering, stock management and cost control experience
* Experience supervising kitchen staff
* Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and compliance
* Ability to manage a consistent service and functions
* Flexibility to work weekends and one evening shift
* Experience in aged care, cafés or community environments is highly regarded
Benefits
* Salary packaging to increase your take‐home pay
* Stable full‐time hours with a balanced roster
* Supportive, values‐driven environment
* Ongoing development opportunities
* Discounts across 400+ retailers
* Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport
* Competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family
* Employee Referral Program – receive an incentive when a friend is hired
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and from people of all backgrounds, abilities and experiences
Application Close Date: June 08, 2026
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