Chef Supervisor: Lead Aged Care Kitchen & Team

Respect Group Limited; Maleny; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Respect Aged Care in Maleny is seeking a Chef Supervisor to lead the site kitchen for 82 residents. You will oversee menu planning, food preparation, and daily operations, ensuring high hygiene, safety, and quality standards while guiding a small team.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, offering an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a not-for-profit aged care setting with a focus on nutritious meals and resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Supervisor in aged care.
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or trade qualification.
• Current National Police Certificate or ability to obtain.
• NDIS Check.
• Aged Care Worker Screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations in an aged care setting with nutritious meals.
• Oversee menu planning, food preparation, service and quality control while maintaining hygiene and WHS standards.
• Manage stock, inventory, suppliers, and cost controls to optimise kitchen operations and reduce waste.
• Lead the kitchen team, roster shifts, delegate tasks, and foster a positive team culture.
• Demonstrate prior Chef Supervisor experience in aged care; full-time, Monday–Friday, strong work–life balance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu planning

Food safety

Quality control

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Respect Aged Care in Maleny is seeking a Chef Supervisor to lead the site kitchen for 82 residents. You will oversee menu planning, food preparation, and daily operations, ensuring high hygiene, safety, and quality standards while guiding a small team.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, offering an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a not-for-profit aged care setting with a focus on nutritious meals and resident wellbeing.