Aged Care Chef Leader - Nutritious and Team-Focused

Lutheran Services Australia; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging up to $15,990

Staff discounts & benefits

Bi-annual chef workshops

Employee discounts

Wellbeing program

Work-life balance

Job summary

Lutheran Services Australia’s St Andrew’s Aged Care in Tallebudgera is seeking a qualified and passionate Chef to prepare high‑quality, nutritious meals for residents and to lead a small kitchen team with care and integrity.

This permanent part-time role (30 hours per Fortnight) offers a supportive workplace, salary packaging options, staff discounts and ongoing training in a not-for-profit aged care setting near the Gold Coast.

Qualifications

• A relevant trade qualification (Cert III or Cert IV in Commercial Cookery).
• Experience in a commercial kitchen, ideally in Aged Care or large-scale catering.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills to mentor and guide staff.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and WHS compliance.
• Valid Queensland Driver’s Licence and ability to obtain Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present varied, nourishing, and appetising meals that meet dietary needs.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and efficient kitchen environment, maintaining hygiene and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with catering staff, residents, and care teams to enhance meal services.
• Lead and support kitchen staff, fostering a high‑performance, team-driven culture.
• Manage kitchen finances, including menu planning, budgeting, and stock control.
• Evaluate and improve catering services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and resident satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Food safety & WHS

Commercial cookery qualification

Teamwork

Education

Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Lutheran Services Australia’s St Andrew’s Aged Care in Tallebudgera is seeking a qualified and passionate Chef to prepare high‑quality, nutritious meals for residents and to lead a small kitchen team with care and integrity.

This permanent part-time role (30 hours per Fortnight) offers a supportive workplace, salary packaging options, staff discounts and ongoing training in a not-for-profit aged care setting near the Gold Coast.