Chef

Position : Chef/Cook Salary Range : $75,000- $85,000 Salary : $76,515 per annum + 12% superannuation + NFP Salary Packaging Type : FullTime New Horizons is looking for a Full Time Chef/Cook who’s more than just great in the kitchen – we want someone who brings energy, ideas, and a passion for creating memorable customer experiences. You’ll play a key role in helping build our brand, boost sales, and keep our café buzzing with fresh thinking and delicious food. This role isn’t about cooking and managing staff, it’s about being hands‑on, proactive, and ready to jump into any café task with confidence. Responsibilities and Duties Plan and prepare menus and ensure meals are cooked to a high standard Prep ingredients, cook dishes, and plate food with consistent quality Monitor cooking times, temperatures, and hygiene standards Maintain stock levels, check deliveries, and store food safely Keep the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with food safety rules Train and support junior kitchen staff when required Manage daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth serviceAdjust meals for special dietary needs and customer requests Maintain kitchen equipment and report issues Experience and Qualifications Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) Minimum 3 years’ proven experience as a Cook or Chef Other Requirements Ability to work weekends and on a rotating roster Strong teamwork skills and ability to perform in a fast‑paced environment A positive, “can‑do” attitude and cooperative behaviour Genuine passion for delivering high‑quality food and service Pre‑employment checks NDIS Worker screening check (or willingness to obtain) Working with children check (or willingness to obtain) Police Check (issued within the last 3 months) Working Hours Our café operates Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. As sales continue to grow, we’re exploring expanded hours—so there’s room to evolve with us. Why You’ll Love It Here Above‑award pay + penalty rates Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑free + $2,650 entertainment card Fitness Passport At New Horizons, we are passionate about creating a unified organisation where our teams work seamlessly together to deliver exceptional service that enhances the lives of our customers while at the same time improving employee experience and career development opportunities. We align our work with our organisation’s values – fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and accountability. As part of our team, you’ll be empowered to take initiative and use your talents to improve the lives of our customers. Together, we are a community committed to transforming lives through our services, embracing challenges with creativity and adaptability for lasting positive impact. How to Apply Please apply via the link now – our application process is mobile friendly. For related queries or questions please feel free to contact the recruitment team on Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. IMPORTANT: New Horizons is an equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all the applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds. Due to the specific support needs of the customer base and the inherent program requirements, there is a genuine occupational requirement for female applicants to apply, under the exception clause of the NSW Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977 – Section 31. New Horizons values diversity and encourages applications from people from all walks of Life. Our vision is to see happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life. Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support. New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land. #J-18808-Ljbffr