Chef Supervisor

Respect Group Limited; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Respect Aged Care seeks a Chef Supervisor to lead the Mareeba Gardens kitchen for 62 residents. You will oversee menu planning, food preparation and service, while upholding top hygiene, safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, experience in aged care cooking, and the ability to manage a team across daily operations on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Supervisor in aged care preferred.
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Current National Police Certificate or ability to obtain.
• NDIS Check and Aged Care Worker Screening compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations in an aged care setting.
• Lead menu planning, food preparation, service, and quality control.
• Manage stock, inventory, and cost control to minimise waste.
• Roster and support kitchen staff to maintain workflow.
• Ensure hygiene, safety, and WHS standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

WHS standards

Aged care cooking

Team management

Inventory control

Cost control

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Are you a passionate and experienced Chef/Cook looking to make a real impact in aged care? Respect Aged Care is currently seeking a Chef Supervisor to join our hospitality team at Mareeba Gardens. This is a Full-time position. We're looking for someone with proven experience in aged care cooking for a site of 62 Residents.

About Us

Since 1922, Respect Aged Care has served older Australians through high-quality care and community. As a proud not-for-profit organisation, our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

With our headquarters on Tasmania's northwest coast, we continue to grow - with numerous aged care homes, home care services across multiple states, and more than 700 units in retirement villages and independent living communities across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania.

About the Role

Looking for a leadership role where your skills truly make an impact?

As our Chef Supervisor, you'll lead the full operation of our aged care kitchen, guiding a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that support the health and wellbeing of our residents.

You'll take ownership of daily operations, including menu planning and food preparation, while ensuring the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and quality are consistently met. Experience as a Chef Supervisor in aged care will be highly regarded and considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations in an aged care setting, delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that meet resident needs
• Manage menu planning, food preparation, service, and quality control while maintaining strict food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards
• Order stock and manage inventory, suppliers, and cost control to ensure efficient kitchen operations and minimal waste
• Lead, roster, delegate, and support kitchen staff, ensuring effective workflows, coverage, and a positive team culture
• Previous experience as a Chef Supervisor essential (aged care experience highly regarded) with relevant trade qualifications; full-time, Monday to Friday role offering excellent work-life balance
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Trade Qualification
• Demonstrated experience in hospitality.
• Experience in aged care cooking, particularly in large-scale settings
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to obtain).
• NDIS Check
• Must meet Aged Care Worker Screening legislative requirements.

Why Join Respect?

• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Competitive salary with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians.