Chef and Food Service Assistant

Are you passionate about food and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents? Come and join our team at St Patrick’s Green Aged Care located in Kogarah NSW where we are leading the industry in driving our award winning ‘Better Together’ model, raising the quality of living in Aged Care.

We are seeking 2 people to join our team in the following roles:  

Chef on a casual basis with availability required between 10am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week; and a 

Food Service Assistant on a casual basis with availability required between 3pm to 7pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week. 

What’s on Offer:

We value our team greatly and the wonderful work they do within our Residential Communities, to enhance the lives of our residents – the most deserving people in our communities.

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Excellent hourly rates via an EBA subject to experience
• Additional Leave benefits including Community, Wellbeing & Deep Listening Leave
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave with equal benefits for both parents

• Access to employee discounts across our insurance products, travel, and retail partners
• Fitness Passport – discounted access to 1,500+ gyms & facilities
• Novated Car Leasing options through our partners Maxxia or Flair Cars

The roles

We are not only focused on providing exceptional care to our residents but to provide a safe, secure, friendly, and supportive environment for our staff members.

As the Chef you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef and Hospitality Teams while preparing resident meals to the highest quality and maintaining the highest hygiene standards.

What you will be doing as a Chef: 

• Preparing nutritious meals, snacks, and desserts to the highest standards
• Maintaining hygiene standards within the kitchen and adhering to health and safety procedures this may include clean duties such as washing dishes and maintaining food safety programs
• Developing relationships with residents and their families, providing companionship at mealtimes, and seeking feedback on menu improvements
• Working with a friendly team of Cooks, Kitchen Hands and Food Service Assistants

As a Food Service Assistant, you will work as part of a team to provide hospitality services to all residents, including assisting with the efficient preparation and delivery of quality meals. 

What you will be doing as a Food Service Assistant:

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of meals
• Cleaning support within the kitchen as required
• Catering to special dietary and nutritional needs of residents 
• Interacting with residents and providing person centered care

About you  

We are looking for an experienced Chef and Food Service Assistant with the following qualities and skills: 

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery for the chef position and no formal qualifications required for the Food Service Assistant position 
• A strong customer focus
• Experience in a similar role within Aged Care or a commercial kitchen would be advantageous
• Knowledge of special dietary requirements/modified meals beneficial
• Willing to obtain a NDIS Clearance Check if successful
• Fully vaccinated for 2026 Influenza and COVID-19 (1 dose) or willing to obtain one

Click APPLY or contact Coral Susic (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at csusic@australianunity.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please click https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan