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**Create, inspire, and bring heart to every plate**Down here on the sun-dappled shoreline, something special is taking root.Opening in **May 2026**, **Heirloom** is a coastal kitchen and dining space nestled within a stunning new retirement living community just south of Sydney. With sweeping waterfront views, a Mediterranean soul, and a deep love for shared stories and slow meals, Heirloom is where old traditions meet new memoriesopen to the public, but grounded in the lives of our residents, their families, and friends.**Your opportunity**Based at our new **Heirloom Restaurant** at**Taren Point**, you will take ownership of daily kitchen operations, preparing and presenting high-quality Mediterranean-inspired meals for residents, guests, and the local community. You will lead by example, ensuring food safety, quality, and service excellence while mentoring and supporting the caf team.With professionalism, passion, and a love for hospitality, you will:* Prepare and deliver high-quality, seasonal dishes inspired by Mediterranean flavours* Plan menus, manage stock ordering, and oversee kitchen operations* Ensure compliance with HACCP, WHS, food safety, and hygiene regulations* Lead and support kitchen staff, providing training and guidance where needed* Monitor costs, assist with budgets, and suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency* Engage warmly with residents, guests, and team members, contributing to a welcoming and vibrant environment**What youll bring*** Commercial Cookery Certificate or equivalent* Minimum four years experience in a chef or cook role, preferably in caf or restaurant settings* Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards* Excellent communication, literacy, and teamwork skills* A collaborative, positive approach to supporting and mentoring others* Creativity and passion for delivering consistent, high-quality food experiences**Desirable but not essential:*** Experience in aged care or retirement living environments* Knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine or other fresh, seasonal cooking styles* Be part of something from the ground upshaping the culture and energy of a brand-new venue* Work in a beautiful waterfront setting* Make meaningful connections with a regular, close-knit community* Bring your personality, ideas, and culinary creativity to a team that values care, innovation, and a sense of humour* Enjoy MondayFriday work, flexible options, salary packaging benefits, and ongoing professional developmentBecause at **Heirloom**, its not just about cookingits about creating moments that make people feel at home.**Apply Now!**If this sounds like your kind of place, wed love to hear your story. To apply for this role, please click the **Apply** button.*Anglicare Sydney is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.**Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.*Were looking for **Casual****Chefs (full-time & part-time)** to join our founding teamsomeone who cooks with care, consistency, and creativity, and who thrives on making every dining experience memorable.# **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.**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, youll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service. #J-18808-Ljbffr