Bolton Clarke Group is one of Australia's largest independent, not‐for‐profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, including the Allity, McKenzie and Acacia Living Group.
About the Role: In this hands‐on leadership role as Head Chef, you will oversee all aspects of the dining experience, meal service delivery and meal production, ensuring meals are prepared and delivered safely. You will play a pivotal role in managing the satisfaction of our residents by leading and mentoring kitchen staff.
Key responsibilities
Leading daily kitchen operations and ensuring compliance with Food Safety Plans, hygiene regulations, OHS&E; requirements and aged care standards.
Preparing, cooking and serving nutritious meals and mid‐meals, including special diets tailored to individual resident care plans and preferences.
Catering for a range of dietary requirements including diabetic, gluten‐free, coeliac, high‐protein and low‐protein diets in consultation with dietitians and nursing staff.
Managing food ordering, deliveries, stock control, storage, kitchen budgets and minimising food wastage.
Supervising, rostering, training and mentoring kitchen staff, ensuring safe operation of kitchen equipment and ongoing capability development.
Engaging with residents, families and colleagues to deliver an exceptional dining experience and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency,



portion control and customer service.
Qualifications
Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (essential).
Food Handling & Hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain).
Experience in aged care, hospital or commercial catering (highly regarded).
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to prioritise, work independently and support a team.
Valid working rights in Australia (passport, birth certificate, visa etc.).
Ability to complete a National Police Check and/or an NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencement.
This Location
Seaton Place is a brand new state‐of‐the‐art 128‐bed residential aged care facility located in the heart of the coastal community of Cleveland with ample free parking and transport options.
Benefits
Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs.
A caring team environment with solid clinical and allied health support.
Career progression and development opportunities.
Generous salary packaging and not‐for‐profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax‐free.
Private health insurance and gym discounts.
An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.
Our commitment to diversity: At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status. Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.
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📌 Head Chef (Queensland)
🏢 Bolton Clarke Group
📍 Queensland