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 prospect 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 RoleAs 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 ResponsibilitiesLead and support the kitchen and catering teamPrepare and oversee high-quality meals for residentsDevelop menus that consider nutrition, choice and resident preferencesManage food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance requirementsCoordinate ordering,



stock control and supplier relationshipsManage kitchen budgets, wastage and operational costsEnsure texture-modified and special dietary requirements are metBuild relationships with residents and seek feedback on dining experiencesAbout YouYou are a passionate, organised and hands-on Chef Manager who genuinely enjoys creating a positive dining experience for older people.What you will bringPrevious experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef or similarRelevant Commercial Cookery qualificationsFood Safety Supervisor certificationExperience working within aged care or a high-volume catering environmentKnowledge of texture-modified diets and dietary requirementsCurrent Police Check or ability to obtain oneWhat's on OfferMonday to Friday hours offering genuine work-life balanceTake ownership of the food and dining experienceSupportive and collaborative management teamStable position within the growing aged care sectorOpportunity to lead and develop an established catering teamMeaningful 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