Chef

Above-award permanent rates, consistent hours and genuine career opportunities.

Earn above-award permanent rates of $32.54 per hour Monday to Friday, $48.80 on Saturdays and $56.94 on Sundays, while working with one of the Hunter region’s largest hospitality employers.

Join the catering team at Wests New Lambton and work across a diverse range of food outlets, including the Wests Food Court, Bistro and New Beijing. This opportunity suits a qualified Chef looking for the security of full-time employment in a busy, professional kitchen with modern facilities, free onsite parking and opportunities to build a long-term career across The Wests Group.

Why join our team?

• Above-award permanent rates, including Saturday and Sunday penalty rates.
• Full-time employment with consistent hours and greater job security.
• Work across multiple food outlets and dining services.
• Free onsite parking and modern workplace facilities.
• Employee Recognition Programs celebrating individual and team contributions.
• Be part of a large, multi-venue hospitality group with five clubs across the region.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression, development and internal transfer across The Wests Group.

Above-award permanent pay rates

•  Monday to Friday: $32.54 per hour
• Saturday: $48.80 per hour
• Sunday: $56.94 per hour

The opportunity
Working across lunch and dinner services, you will help deliver consistent, quality food across Wests New Lambton’s Food Court, Bistro, New Beijing and other catering operations.

As part of our full-time catering team, you will work across a rotating roster that may include mornings, nights, weekends and split shifts.

Your responsibilities will include:

•  Preparing and presenting high-quality meals during service.
• Completing food preparation, production and storage tasks.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and presentation standards.
• Supporting different kitchen sections during busy services.
• Assisting with the setup and close-down of service areas.
• Contributing to a clean, organised and safe kitchen.
• Ensuring food and waste are stored and disposed of appropriately.

What you will bring

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent experience.
• Commercial kitchen experience and sound food preparation skills.
• Confidence working in a busy, fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Availability across breakfast, lunch and dinner services, including nights and weekends.
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster and split shifts where required.
• A commitment to food safety, consistency and teamwork.

About us   
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 of registered clubs, hotels, conference and fitness facilities as well as the Newcastle Knights. We are one of the many local success stories of our region.   
Being an employee of The Wests Group will give you access to the following perks and benefits:  

• Wellbeing: First Nations Cultural Leave, annual flu vaccinations, Wellbeing 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 programs. 
• 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/month 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.