Chef Manager - Metro & Regional QLD

Regis; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Competitive Rates

Development

Study Assistance

Reward and Recognition

Job summary

Regis is seeking a Chef Manager in Queensland to lead meal service across multiple aged care locations. The role, full-time, reports to the General Manager with Regional Catering Manager support and offers a salary range from AU$74,238 up to AU$85,000 plus superannuation and penalties.

You will supervise premium meal delivery, menu planning, cost control, staff recruitment and training, and ensure high standards of food safety and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience within aged care is preferred or broader catering experience from commercial catering in high volume is desired.
• Understand the impact of food cost management.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Chef Qualifications and experience and understanding of special dietary needs.
• Strong personal presentation and grooming skills.
• Food Safety legislation knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and delivery of premium meal service including menu planning, catering, infrastructure management, ordering, quality service delivery, service delivery improvement.
• Duties include overseeing compliance related to food safety and WHS.
• Lead and develop kitchen staff, participate in recruitment and training.
• Stock control, ordering and management of resident dietary needs.
• Manage kitchen operations to ensure high-quality meals and service excellence.

Skills

Aged Care experience

Cost management awareness

Leadership

Job description

Chef Manager Opportunities – Queensland | Aged Care

Annual Salary from AU$74,238 up to $85,000 – dependent upon grade + superannuation + penalties

Level of experience and skill will determine grade and salary

• QLD Australia - Metro & Regional Locations
• Homes include: Aspley, Ayr, Birkdale, Caboolture, Camp Hill, Carseldine, Chelmer, Ferny Grove, Gatton, Greenbank, Holland Park, Home Hill, Kirwan, Kuluin, Lodges on George, Lutwyche, Magnolia, Maroochydore, Morayfield, Oxley, Pelican Waters, Redlynch, Salisbury, Sandgate Griffith, Sandgate Lucinda, Sandgate Musgrave, Sippy Downs, The Gap, Whitfield, Wynnum, Yeronga
• Link for more information: https://www.regis.com.au/aged-care-facilities/locations/
• Full time role
• The role reports to the ‘General Manager’ and supported by a Regional Catering Manager
• Develop your Cooking career with a leading Aged Care provider

The opportunity

Join our passionate team who love what they do and can support you in building your career at our Regis Home. Our continuity of carer model means you will have the time to build strong relationships through being the familiar face our residents rely upon.

At over 84 locations supported by over 13,000 employees across Australia, there are endless opportunities to grow or progress your career in any way you want.

How you will make an impact as a Chef

You will be responsible for supervision and delivery of premium meal service including menu planning, catering, infrastructure management, ordering, quality service delivery, service delivery improvement.

Your duties will be following however not limited to:

• Manage compliance related to food safety, WHS and quality.
• passion for providing high quality nutritious meals
• Leading and motivating the team and be part of recruitment and training of team members
• Stock control and ordering
• Resident dietary management
• Kitchen and food cost management
• Production and delivery of high-quality meals
• Service excellence around all aspects of the dining experience
• Communicate with residents and families and document the need of residents if required.
• Provide management and guidance to the kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth operation.
• Make a real impact you can feel good about. There’s something special about what we do at Regis. We know that real care isn’t only about meeting needs, it’s about truly knowing the people we look after.

What you will bring to the role

• Experience within Aged Care is preferred or broader catering experience from commercial catering in high volume is desired.
• Understand the impact of food cost management.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Chef Qualifications and experience and understanding of special dietary needs.
• Strong personal presentation and grooming skills
• Food Safety legislation knowledge is required.

Benefits that support and reward you

Flexibility - experience the flexibility to balance work and life

Competitive Rates - earn competitive hourly rates with opportunities for overtime

Development - grow your career through comprehensive training and development programs

Study Assistance - whether you're starting out or advancing your qualifications, our Study Assistance Program supports everything from traineeships to Bachelor Degrees

Reward and Recognition - your dedication won’t go unnoticed—our reward and recognition initiatives celebrate the great work you do every day

Belonging at Regis

We are proud to support over 10,000 residents and clients across residential aged care homes, home care, retirement living, day therapy and day respite centres. The work we do positively impacts the lives of older people and their families. It really is work you can feel good about.

What our people love about working here

As a team that supports older people to live life on their terms, we genuinely care - for our people, our work and the elderly. We make a big deal of recognising and supporting you, creating a culture of mutual respect, and offering more opportunities to build your career.

We believe in the power of hearts and minds. We know how the little things make a real difference. We are a close-knit, collaborative team that values kindness and puts your wellbeing first. Our commitment to your safety shines through in our Circle of Care initiative, the winner in the Safer and Supported Workforce Awards 2024, which ensures you are physically and psychologically safe at work. We want you to feel seen, valued, and respected for who you are as an individual and the professional skills you bring to the team. We celebrate your work, support your life outside of work and consider you one of our own from the start.

At Regis, real impact starts with you.

No matter your role, you can take pride in knowing you are making a real, lasting impact on people’s lives and helping to shape the future of aged care in Australia. It is work you can feel good about. #JoinRegis

To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, including NDIS or police check (role dependent), current year flu vaccination, and certification proof.