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Transform lives, every single day Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. We’re a well-respected not-for-profit that has been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 160 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for over 40,000 people who rely on our person-centred support. And now, we’re extending our reach and impact even further. As a casual Cafe Chef at our Dapto Seniors Living community, you’ll play an integral role in creating high-quality meals and dining experiences for residents, guests and community members. With a focus on food safety, quality, and service excellence, you’ll plan menus, coordinate café operations, and lead by example in a supportive and respectful environment. Your opportunity Must be available Weds/Thurs/Fri In this role, you’ll take ownership of daily café operations, from food preparation to service delivery, ensuring residents and visitors enjoy a warm, welcoming and memorable experience. With professionalism and creativity, you will: Deliver high-quality food and service to meet customer expectations Plan and coordinate café operations, including menus and stock ordering Proactively manage customer queries and provide timely solutions Maintain compliance with HACCP, WHS, and food safety regulations Monitor budgets, contribute to sales and marketing initiatives, and suggest process improvements Lead and support café staff through on-the-job training and teamwork What you’ll bring You’re a passionate and experienced chef with a flair for customer service and teamwork. You thrive in a hospitality environment where quality, safety, and client satisfaction are paramount. You will also need: Commercial Cookery Certificate or equivalent Minimum four years’ experience Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards Excellent communication and literacy skills Computer skills (Microsoft Office preferred) A collaborative and positive approach to leading and supporting others Why Anglicare? At Anglicare, you’ll get the security, stability, and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that’s ready for the future. You’ll belong to a community of kind, humble, and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds – and be supported to deepen your knowledge, grow your expertise, and shape a rewarding career. Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy include: Ongoing training and development opportunities Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership for you and your family Retail discounts with 400+ outlets across Australia Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives Are you ready for a career that means more? To apply, click the Apply button.. All applicants will receive a response. We value diversity and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, abilities, genders and cultural backgrounds. Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Application Close Date: October 24, 2025 Do you want a career that means more? We bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. At Anglicare, we’re building a future where every voice counts. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life. Your rewards and benefits We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we're committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we've designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family. Staff Rewards Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more. Salary Packaging Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free! Employee Assistance Program At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it. Employee Referral Program Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service. Formal Recognition The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.