Chef

1 week ago

North Geelong, Victoria, Australia genu Full time $29,000 - $60,000 per year

Location: North Geelong

Brand: Disability & Ageing

Date Posted: 29 Sept 2025

Location: Gulidjan Land – North Geelong

Salary: genU Business Enterprises Enterprise Agreement Level 3 starting $29 P/H + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits

Employment status: Casual

Job number: 2349

Hey you

genU is seeking a hands-on Chef to lead our kitchen with passion, ensuring delicious food and top-notch hygiene standards. In this role, you'll create a positive environment while supporting a diverse team to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

At genU, we're a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community-focused initiatives, we're here to help people live their best lives.

What you'll do

As a Chef in our Food Services team, you'll:

  • Empower & Guide - Support employees with training to help them thrive as valued team members.
  • Menu Creativity - Design seasonal, local menus and recipes tailored to customer tastes.
  • Smart Stocking - Manage ordering and stock levels to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
  • Customer Ready - Ensure meals and services are prepared on time to meet customer needs.
  • Always Improving - Put continuous improvement ideas into action for better outcomes.

What you'll bring

  • Certificate III Commercial Cookery.
  • High level communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively within a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to cost recipes and work within the budget and cost of goods percentages.
  • Previous experience in high volume cooking environment.

(You'll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don't worry, we'll help guide you through this.)

Bonus Points for

  • Experience in large scale food delivery and catering environment.
  • Experience in food ordering, stock or inventory management.

Why you'll love working at genU

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings.

We're committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

You'll also get:

Salary packaging – up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits.

Purchased leave options – the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.

Discounts – savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi.

University Study Discount: Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.

Wellbeing support – 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program.

Referral bonus – bring great people with you and be rewarded.

Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.

Don't wait to apply We are reviewing applications as they come in.

You can view the full position description on the genU careers page HERE.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at or David Johnstone

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