Chef Manager| Aged Care

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   Work Type: Permanent

   Salary Range: $80,001 - $90,000

   Whats on Offer:

Description

A well-established residential aged care home is seeking an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead its catering and food services team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Chef Manager who loves leading a team, creating quality food and making mealtimes an enjoyable part of residents' day.

If you are organised, people-focused and passionate about delivering great food, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a busy kitchen within a supportive aged care environment.

About the Role
As Chef Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen and catering service, ensuring residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals that meet their individual dietary requirements and preferences.
This role combines hands-on cooking, team leadership, menu planning, compliance, ordering and kitchen operations. You will work closely with residents, care teams and management to continually improve the dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen and catering team
• Prepare and oversee high-quality meals for residents
• Develop menus that consider nutrition, choice and resident preferences
• Manage food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance requirements
• Coordinate ordering, stock control and supplier relationships
• Manage kitchen budgets, wastage and operational costs
• Ensure texture-modified and special dietary requirements are met
• Build relationships with residents and seek feedback on dining experiences

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef or similar
• Relevant Commercial Cookery qualifications
• Food Safety Supervisor certification
• Experience working within aged care or a high-volume catering environment
• Knowledge of texture-modified diets and dietary requirements
• Current Police Check or ability to obtain one

• Monday to Friday hours offering genuine work-life balance
• Take ownership of the food and dining experience
• Supportive and collaborative management team
• Stable position within the growing aged care sector
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established catering team
• Meaningful role where your food directly impacts residents' quality of life

• A dedicated consultant who works with you on your career, not just this role
• Honest market insight on salary, growth, and where the sector is moving
• Discreet, professional handling at every stage. We do not share your details without permission
• Ongoing support post placement, because the right fit matters longer than the offer date