Chef Manager

Employer Sponsored Jobs; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Employer Sponsored Jobs in the Goulburn region is seeking a hands-on Chef Manager to lead an aged care kitchen with no daily supervision. This permanent, full-time role is within an Australian-owned contract catering business with 25 years in aged care, education, retail and remote services.

Sponsorship may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• A recognised commercial cookery trade qualification.
• A current Food Safety Supervisor qualification.
• Experience in food preparation, bulk cooking and kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of texture-modified diets and individual dietary requirements.
• Strong customer service and communication skills; ability to work independently.
• Current National Criminal History Check and ability to meet vaccination requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the aged care kitchen and organise each day's priorities independently.
• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious food, including bulk production.
• Deliver texture-modified meals in line with resident dietary requirements and standards.
• Uphold strict food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Provide courteous, professional service to residents and clients.

Skills

Texture-modified diets

Bulk cooking

Kitchen operations

Customer service

Independent work

Food safety

Education

Commercial cookery trade qualification

Job description

The employer needs a hands-on Chef Manager who can own an aged care kitchen near Goulburn, NSW without daily supervision. This is a permanent, full-time appointment with an Australian-owned contract catering business that brings 25 years of work across aged care, education, retail and remote services.

What they want most is someone who can plan the day, cook fresh food at scale and turn out texture-modified meals that respect each resident's diet. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, and the employer notes that sponsorship may be available for the right candidate.

Employers shortlisting for this kind of kitchen look for clear proof of aged care catering. List your commercial cookery trade and Food Safety Supervisor credentials early in your CV, then tailor a catering manager CV in Build AI CV to the duties below.

• Lead the aged care kitchen and organise each day's priorities independently
• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious food, including bulk production
• Deliver texture-modified meals in line with resident dietary requirements and established standards
• Uphold strict food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
• Provide courteous, professional service to residents and clients so mealtimes are a positive experience

• A recognised commercial cookery trade qualification
• A Food Safety Supervisor qualification that is current
• Experience across food preparation, bulk cooking and kitchen operations
• Working knowledge of texture-modified diets and individual dietary requirements
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to work independently, manage priorities and maintain high standards
• A current National Criminal History Check and the ability to satisfy the site's flu vaccination requirements