Chef Manager - Bodington

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Wentworth Falls; Hybrid; AUD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit benefits

Salary packaging

Wellness programs

Fitness passport

Discounted private health insurance

Career development

Paid induction

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited is seeking a chef leader at Bodington Wentworth Falls to manage daily kitchen operations and deliver nutritious meals for residents.

You will oversee a 14-person team, ensure safety and quality standards, and drive improvements in the dining experience within a not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• For role: Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) required.
• Leadership experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and workplace health & safety.
• Experience with modified diets and aged care dining requirements.
• NDIS Worker Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh and nutritious meals for residents in line with dietary needs.
• Manage all kitchen resources including equipment and food within budget.
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen compliant with age care quality standards.
• Lead and mentor a kitchen team of 14.
• Opportunity to lift the culinary offering for residents.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Job description

• Location: Bodington, Wentworth Falls
• $49.40 per hour + Superannuation + Not-for-Profit Benefits
• Full time permanent role

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have more than 30 years of service in care and we now have over 6,000 employees working with us. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities

As a member of the Bodington Wentworth Falls Leadership team, you will be managing the smooth operation of the home’s commercial kitchen and dining service, enabling our residents to enjoy a variety of fresh, nutritious meals on a daily basis. The dining experience for our residents is important, meals needs to be creatively presented and tasty.

About the Role

• Preparing fresh and nutritious meals for residents in line with their dietary needs
• Managing all resources within the kitchen including equipment and food supplies within your approved budget
• Maintaining a hygienically clean kitchen that is fully compliant with the Aged Care quality standards
• Lead and mentor a great kitchen team of 14
• In addition, there is a real opportunity to lift the culinary offering for our residents

About You

• Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
• Leadership experience in a commercial kitchen
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and workplace health & safety
• Experience with modified diets and aged care dining requirements
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• NDIS Worker Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

What We Can Offer You

• Not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay
• Competitive hourly rate plus superannuation
• Access to employee wellness and support programs
• Fitness passport & discounted private health insurance
• Career Development
• Paid induction and onboarding
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Best places to Work 2026- XREF Engage Awards

Join Our Team

At Bodington Wentworth Falls, you'll be part of a community where people genuinely care for one another.