Chef Supervisor - Lead Caring Aged-Care Dining Team

Respect; Inverell; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging for living expenses

Meal benefits

Job summary

Respect is seeking a Chef Supervisor to lead the Inverell kitchen, delivering nutritious meals tailored to residents’ needs and dietary requirements. You will guide a kitchen team, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient service in a caring environment.

You will bring a chef trade qualification and proven leadership, with a passion for creating positive dining experiences for older Australians. Join a values-driven team focused on dignity and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a care setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and WHS.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the day-to-day operations of the kitchen
• Lead, mentor and support kitchen staff to deliver high-quality food service
• Prepare and oversee nutritious meals that meet the individual needs and preferences of our residents
• Ensure food is prepared and served in accordance with food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements
• Support menu planning and ensure meals are prepared according to established menus and dietary requirements
• Manage food preparation, cooking and presentation to a high standard
• Assist with stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation
• Work collaboratively with care staff to ensure residents' dietary and nutritional needs are met
• Maintain accurate kitchen records and documentation
• Promote a positive, respectful and collaborative kitchen environment
• Identify opportunities to improve kitchen processes and the resident dining experience

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Communication

Education

Trade qualification as a Chef

Job description

Respect is seeking a Chef Supervisor to lead the Inverell kitchen, delivering nutritious meals tailored to residents’ needs and dietary requirements. You will guide a kitchen team, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient service in a caring environment.

You will bring a chef trade qualification and proven leadership, with a passion for creating positive dining experiences for older Australians. Join a values-driven team focused on dignity and wellbeing.