Chef Manager

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Coraki; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Salary packaging

Flexible leave options

Wellbeing support

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead our residential aged care kitchen and create exceptional dining experiences for older Australians. This is a hands-on leadership role where creativity, passion for food and compassionate leadership are valued.

You will oversee daily kitchen operations, develop nutritious resident-focused menus, ensure food safety and HACCP compliance, and mentor a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Commercial Cookery is required.
• Experience managing large-scale catering operations.
• Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP principles.
• Experience leading and developing teams in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to prepare diverse, high‑quality meals while maintaining nutrition and flavour.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Positive, collaborative and adaptable approach.
• Experience in aged care, healthcare, hospitality or large catering environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing kitchen team.
• Deliver nutritious, resident-focused menus.
• Manage food safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in dining services.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive kitchen culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety HACCP

Menu planning

Customer service

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

Chef Manager

• Full-time 76 hours per fortnight Monday to Friday
• Salary: $92,820 - $109,2000 + Salary Packaging Benefits
• Employer Sponsored Visa Opportunities Available for Eligible Candidates

At BaptistCare, we believe food is more than nourishment. It brings comfort, connection, joy and dignity to the people we serve every day. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead our residential aged care kitchen and create exceptional dining experiences for older Australians.

For suitably qualified international candidates, we are proud to offer employer-sponsored visa opportunities, providing a pathway to build a rewarding career and life in Australia while making a genuine difference in the lives of others.

About BaptistCare Mid Richmond Centre, Coraki

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Richmond Valley at Coraki, Mid Richmond Centre backs onto beautiful green scenery. It’s a place of peaceful solitude. A single-storey building that’s easy to navigate, Mid Richmond Centre provides 49 beds for residents across all levels of care. Mid-Richmond Centre is a well-established and valuable part of the local community.

Why Join BaptistCare?

• Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants
• Competitive salary package
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free*
• Flexible work arrangements and additional leave options
• Discounted gym memberships and novated leasing
• Learning and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning
• Access to wellbeing support, counselling and nutrition services

About the Role

As our Chef Manager, you will oversee daily kitchen operations while leading a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality meals and outstanding service. This is a hands‑on leadership role where your creativity, ideas and passion for food will be valued.

You will:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing kitchen team
• Deliver nutritious, appealing and resident‑focused menus
• Manage food safety, quality and compliance standards
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in dining services
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• Foster an inclusive and supportive kitchen culture

About You

We're looking for someone who brings both culinary expertise and compassionate leadership.

You will have:

• Qualification in Commercial Cookery
• Experience managing large‑scale catering operations
• Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP principles
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Ability to prepare diverse, high‑quality meals while maintaining nutrition and flavour
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A positive, collaborative and adaptable approach
• Previous experience in aged care, healthcare, hospitality or large catering environments

About BaptistCare

BaptistCare is one of Australia's leading faith‑based care organisations, supporting people and communities for more than 110 years. With over 12,000 employees serving more than 70,000 customers across aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing, we are united by a shared purpose:

Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

Successful candidates will be subject to background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening and a pre‑employment medical.

Recruitment agencies: This position is managed directly by our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles will not be accepted