Head Chef
Core
Lead kitchen operations at an aged care facility, designing menus that meet the specific nutritional and dietary needs of residents.
Role type
Senior IC Head Chef (Aged Care)
Builds
Daily meals and rotating menus for aged care residents
Domain
Healthcare / Aged Care / Institutional Catering
Required skills
Menu planning, Kitchen management, Food safety compliance, Staff leadership, Inventory management, Budget management
Preferred skills
Experience in aged care or healthcare, Culinary qualifications (Certificate III/IV), Knowledge of texture modification and allergen management
Technologies
HACCP
Responsibilities
Design rotating menus meeting nutritional needs, Oversee kitchen operations and food safety, Manage and mentor kitchen staff, Maintain inventory and ordering, Collaborate with dietitians to adapt menus, Manage kitchen budget
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC