Lifestyle Community | Purpose-Driven Hospitality | No Late Nights
Are you a passionate chef who takes pride in preparing consistent, well-executed food and enjoys cooking for guests you get to know?
At Odyssey Lifestyle Care Communities, we deliver restaurant and bar experiences inspired by luxury hotels within a warm and welcoming assisted living environment. This is not traditional aged care. Our residents live independently and value high-quality cuisine, familiar favourites done exceptionally well, and dining experiences that feel personal and enjoyable every day.
We’re seeking a reliable and motivated Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver exceptional dining experiences for residents and their guests — without late-night service or traditional restaurant hours (latest finish around 7.30pm).
About Odyssey
Odyssey Lifestyle Care Communities are designed and operated to the standards of a luxury lifestyle resort. We combine independence, warmth and clinical excellence with elevated hospitality, offering residents a vibrant community where quality of life, dignity and wellbeing come first.
About the Role
Working alongside our Head Chef and Restaurant Manager, you will support the preparation and delivery of high-quality meals across breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
This role suits a chef who enjoys working in a structured, professional kitchen environment, preparing quality food for regular guests and being part of a supportive and respectful team.
Key Responsibilities
- Must be able to lead and inspire the kitchen brigade in the absents of the Head Chef.
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards
Food Preparation & Service
- Prepare and present meals to a high standard
- Assist with daily food production across service periods
- Follow menu specifications and recipes
- Ensuring accurate implementation of allergy awareness controls
- Ensure consistency in food quality and presentation
Kitchen Operations
- Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Assist with food preparation, plating and service
- Maintain efficient kitchen workflow during service
- Contribute to menu ideas and daily specials
Quality, Compliance & Food Safety
- Follow food safety, hygiene and WHS procedures
- Assist with stock rotation and food storage
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment
- Support portion control and waste minimisation
About You
You are a reliable and motivated chef who enjoys working as part of a professional kitchen team. You take pride in consistency, quality and delivering food that people genuinely enjoy.
You’ll bring:
- Previous Sous Chef
- Experience working in a commercial kitchen
- Strong understanding of food preparation and service standards
- Ability to work calmly and efficiently during service
- A positive, team-focused attitude
- Pride in maintaining a clean and organised kitchen
- Must be able to work across 7 days including weekends.
Experience in hotel, resort, café or restaurant kitchens is highly regarded.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (Cert III or equivalent) or working towards
- Previous experience as a Senior Chef, Sous Chef
- Food Safety knowledge
- First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)
- Australian Federal Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Full working rights in Australia
Candidates willing to obtain outstanding certifications within an agreed timeframe are encouraged to apply.
Why Join Odyssey?
- No late nights — latest service finishes around 7.30pm
- Work in a supportive, professional kitchen environment
- Stable hours and consistent roster
- Be part of a progressive lifestyle community
- Opportunity to learn from experienced kitchen leadership
- Ongoing development and career opportunities
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about food, teamwork and hospitality, we’d love to hear from you.
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Job Types: Full time
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
Pay: $72,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
