Chef/Cook - Casual
Core
Lead kitchen teams to produce high-quality, well-presented food for aged care residents and events, ensuring dietary compliance and operational excellence.
Role type
Senior IC Chef (Aged Care)
Builds
Daily meal services, celebratory events, and food production for retirement villages
Domain
Aged care / Hospitality
Required skills
Team leadership, menu innovation, food safety compliance, staff coaching, budget management, event planning, dietary restriction management, WHS oversight, supplier coordination, quality control
Preferred skills
Aged care accreditation knowledge, creative presentation skills, conflict resolution
Technologies
ManAd/LeeCare, Time Target
Responsibilities
Lead kitchen teams to execute daily activities across multiple sites; coordinate meal service and hands-on preparation; ensure observance of resident diets and preferences; manage staff performance, training, and development; oversee food safety compliance and WHS protocols; plan and execute celebratory events; review supplier arrangements; participate in organizational audits and quality programs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC