Chef

Seasons; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Team culture

Long-term career pathways

Engaging leaders

Retail discounts via employee app

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Job summary

Seasons Living in Waterford West is seeking an experienced Chef to lead our kitchen operations within the community, delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to residents. You will plan menus, manage purchasing, stock and labour costs, and coach a kitchen team while ensuring HACCP compliance and food safety standards.

This full-time role runs 6am–2pm, with alternating weekends. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a commercial kitchen, a Diploma or Certificate in Kitchen Management, and a

Qualifications

• 5yrs+ experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably within an aged care environment.
• Diploma of Hospitality Management or Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (essential).
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate - Health and Community Sector (essential).
• Current national police check.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared and presented to the highest quality, service, and food safety standards.
• Plan, develop, and implement seasonal menus according to dietary, nutritional, and cultural needs.
• Manage food purchasing, supplier relationships, stock control, and labour costs to achieve budget and efficiency targets.
• Monitor and maintain Food Safety Program requirements, HACCP compliance, and all relevant catering regulations.
• Lead, coach, and train kitchen team members in food preparation, safe food handling, kitchen procedures, and equipment use.
• Engage with residents and community teams, responding to feedback and continuously improving menus and dining experiences.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume cooking

Menu planning

Team training

Food safety

Education

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

National Police Check

Job description

Seasons is passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences that enhance the quality of life of our residents. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to lead our kitchen operations within our Waterford West community. This is an opportunity to combine your culinary expertise, leadership skills, and passion for service to deliver nutritious and delicious meals while fostering a positive dining experience for residents. The role is responsible for menu planning, food production, team leadership, food safety compliance, and cost-effective kitchen management.

This is a full-time opportunity with 6am-2pm shifts, working alternate weekends.

You will:

Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared and presented to the highest quality, service, and food safety standards.

Plan, develop, and implement seasonal menus according to dietary, nutritional, and cultural needs.

Manage food purchasing, supplier relationships, stock control, and labour costs to achieve budget and efficiency targets.

Monitor and maintain Food Safety Program requirements, HACCP compliance, and all relevant catering regulations.

Lead, coach, and train kitchen team members in food preparation, safe food handling, kitchen procedures, and equipment use.

Engage with residents and community teams, responding to feedback and continuously improving menus and dining experiences.

Who we're looking for:

You're a hands-on and compassionate Chef with strong leadership skills, experience in high-volume food production, and a genuine passion for making a positive difference in the lives of older Australians. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are highly organised and detail-focused, and take pride in maintaining excellent food quality, safety, and service standards.

You'll also bring:

5yrs+ experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably within an aged care environment.

Diploma of Hospitality Management or Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (essential).

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate - Health and Community Sector (essential).

Current national police check.

What we offer:

At Seasons, you'll join a workplace that genuinely cares about its people. We offer:

Career development opportunities across our growing network of communities.

A supportive, passionate team culture where your contributions are valued.

Longterm career pathways, with many employees celebrating 5, 10 and 15year milestones.

Engaging leaders who support your personal and professional development.

Access to retail discounts through our employee app, including movies, gyms, travel, insurance and more.

Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a positive, purpose-driven workplace, grounded in collaboration.

Who we are:

Seasons Living is a privately owned independent living and aged care provider with communities across Queensland. We're dedicated to delivering senior living at its best - creating safe, vibrant, and caring communities where people can age with independence, comfort, and grace. Our passionate, collaborative team is united by a shared purpose: empowering older Australians to live life to the fullest.

Seasons is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace built on our values of respect and empathy. We celebrate diversity and welcome people for their skills, experience and attitude - regardless of race, gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age or sexual orientation.