Aged Care Chef Supervisor: Lead Kitchen Team, Full-Time

Respect Group Limited; Meningie; Hybrid; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Job summary

Respect Aged Care is seeking an experienced Chef Supervisor to lead our aged care kitchen in Meningie. You will oversee menu planning, food preparation, service, and quality control to ensure nutritious meals meet residents' health needs.

The role requires a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent, plus Food Handling training, with prior hospitality and aged care cooking experience preferred. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or trade qualification.
• Food Handling Course.
• Demonstrated experience in hospitality.
• Experience in aged care cooking, especially in large-scale settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations in an aged care setting, delivering high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Manage menu planning, food preparation, service, and quality control while maintaining food safety and WHS standards.
• Order stock and manage inventory, suppliers, and cost control to ensure efficient kitchen operations and minimal waste.
• Lead, roster, delegate, and support kitchen staff, ensuring effective workflows, coverage, and a positive team culture.
• Chef Supervisor experience in aged care is essential; qualified trades preferred.

Skills

Aged care cooking experience

Hospitality experience

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Trade Qualification

Food Handling Course

Job description

Respect Aged Care is seeking an experienced Chef Supervisor to lead our aged care kitchen in Meningie. You will oversee menu planning, food preparation, service, and quality control to ensure nutritious meals meet residents' health needs.

The role requires a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent, plus Food Handling training, with prior hospitality and aged care cooking experience preferred. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.