CareerPlan

Chef - QLD

QueenslandFull-time$69k2026-10-14 → 2026-10-17

Core

Supervision and delivery of premium meal service for residents in residential aged care facilities, including menu planning, catering management, and quality service delivery.

Role type

Senior Chef (Aged Care)

Builds

High-quality meals and dining experiences for elderly residents

Domain

Residential Aged Care / Hospitality

Required skills

Menu planning, catering management, food safety compliance, team leadership, stock control, dietary management, kitchen cost management, service excellence

Preferred skills

Aged care experience, trade qualifications in commercial cookery, understanding of special dietary needs, continuous improvement mindset

Technologies

Food safety systems, kitchen management tools

Responsibilities

Manage compliance related to food safety, WHS and quality; Leading and motivating the team and be part of recruitment and training of team members; Stock control and ordering; Resident dietary management; Kitchen and food cost management; Production and delivery of high-quality meals; Service excellence around all aspects of the dining experience; Communicate with residents and families and document the need of residents if required.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC