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
About You
You are a passionate, organised and hands-on Chef Manager who genuinely enjoys creating a positive dining experience for older people.
What you will bring
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
What's on Offer
Monday to Friday hours offering genuine work-life balance
Take ownership of the food and dining experience
Supportive and cooperative 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
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📌 Chef Manager| Aged Care (New South Wales)
🏢 E4 People
📍 New South Wales