Coorparoo Aged Care are currently seeking a Head Chef to join their team on a Full Time Basis.

About the Role

Provision of restaurant style, food service that meets the nutritional needs of residents of our facility. This position will effectively manage the kitchen to ensure that the food produced complies with current food safety and HACCP principles, is as per the set menu, nutritionally balanced and of the highest quality whilst remaining within the approved budget.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Ensure food costs are within budget allocation, through good management of cost per meal, yields, reduction of over catering and waste management.
- Catering staffing is in line with the agreed budget to ensure an effective food service delivery to residents.
- Seasonal menus are in place and meet the preferences and nutritional requirements for residents.
- Ensure that all resident’s dietary/specialised nutritional requirements and known food allergens/tolerances are met.
- Order and manage food produce and catering items to ensure menus can delivered to residents as advertised internally in advance and that all items are ordered in sufficient quantities to fulfil resident catering requirements while minimising wastage of food supplies.
- Oversee the receipt of all food produce ensuring it is correctly received, inspected, temperature checked, storage, dated and rotated.





About you If you have the following skills and experience, we want to meet you:

- Sound knowledge and experience with HACCP and Food Safety implementation and review.
- Demonstrated experience and proven skills in a similar role in the aged care sector or broader hospitality industry.
- Sound working knowledge of food texture modification and dietary requirements.
- Ability to manage a small-scale commercial kitchen focusing on high quality food product, in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
- A commitment to the principles of Workplace Health & Safety and ensuring a safe environment for residents and staff.

The successful applicant will be required to have the following:

- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery.
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- Experience in an Aged Care Setting desirable
- Willingness to obtain valid Police Check
- A current First Aid certificate (desired but not essential)
- Australian/Recent Zealand residency or a valid working visa

About Us Coorparoo Aged Care is a modern and stylish aged care home. We provide quality care, an engaging lifestyle within a secure and welcoming community. Our residents are cared for by our dedicated team to ensure they receive the care they need to enjoy life.

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📌 Head Chef (Coorparoo)
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