Chef Manager: Lead Heartfelt Dining in Aged Care

Medical & Aged Care Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + Shift Allowances

17.5% annual leave loading

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Refer-a-friend program

JB Hi-Fi employee discounts

Home & Hearts Staff Awards Program

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

Medical & Aged Care Group in Melbourne is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the kitchen and deliver outstanding dining experiences for residents. You will drive menus, standards and a cohesive kitchen culture with strong leadership and food safety focus.

You will manage a passionate team, engage with residents for feedback, and collaborate with care staff to provide holistic, resident‑centred meals while maintaining compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent (required).
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (required).
• 3–5 years' experience in a chef or kitchen management role, preferably in aged care or healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and dietary requirements for older people.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Diploma of Hospitality (highly regarded).

Responsibilities

• Leading all kitchen operations and overseeing daily food production to a consistently high standard.
• Developing and implementing seasonal, rotating menus tailored to residents' dietary, cultural and clinical needs.
• Mentoring, coaching and developing your kitchen team — creating a culture of pride, skill and excellence.
• Engaging directly with residents to gather feedback and shape a dining experience they love.
• Managing food ordering, stock control, inventory and budgets efficiently.
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety legislation, hygiene standards and aged care requirements.
• Collaborating with care and lifestyle teams to deliver holistic, resident-centred care.
• Driving continuous improvement through audits, documentation and quality initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Menu development

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Diploma of Hospitality

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

Medical & Aged Care Group in Melbourne is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the kitchen and deliver outstanding dining experiences for residents. You will drive menus, standards and a cohesive kitchen culture with strong leadership and food safety focus.

You will manage a passionate team, engage with residents for feedback, and collaborate with care staff to provide holistic, resident‑centred meals while maintaining compliance and continuous improvement.