Head Chef

$35.00 per hour + benefits | Permanent Part time
Doncaster location
Lead an à la carte dining operation
Mentor and develop a small kitchen team
Leadership role with autonomy and responsibility

Everything we do is motivated by excellence served with care. We believe the best dining experiences are created by investing in our people through training, development and recognition.

Why You'll Love This Role

This is not a traditional aged care kitchen. You'll lead a hospitality-focused dining service within a retirement village workplace, building relationships with residents while delivering quality food and service standards.

What You'll Be Doing
Lead day-to-day kitchen operations
Manage stock control, purchasing and budgets
Prepare and maintain nutritious seasonal menus
Develop and mentor kitchen team members
Manage rostering and workforce planning
Liaise with residents,



clients and stakeholders
Maintain HACCP, food safety and compliance standards

What You'll Bring
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher
Previous Head Chef, Sous Chef or kitchen leadership experience
Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and infection control
Experience managing teams, rostering and budgets
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one)

What's In It For You?
Permanent part-time employment
Leadership role with autonomy and responsibility
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Internal transfer opportunities across Compass Group
Access to 100+ retail discounts
Supportive team workplace

📌 Head Chef Glen Waverley
🏢 Compass Group Australia
📍 Glen Waverley