Chef Supervisor - Riverside Gardens

Respect Group Limited; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Supportive team

Meaningful work

Job summary

Respect Group Limited is recruiting a Chef Supervisor for Riverside Gardens to lead a kitchen team in delivering nutritious, resident-focused meals. You will supervise day-to-day operations, mentor staff, and ensure safety and quality across food service in a values-driven aged care environment.

You will drive menu planning, meet dietary requirements, and collaborate with care teams to enhance resident dining experiences, while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a Chef Supervisor, Head Chef or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.
• Experience in aged care is highly regarded.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead, mentor and support kitchen staff to deliver high-quality food service.
• Prepare and oversee nutritious meals meeting residents’ individual needs.
• Ensure food is prepared and served in line with safety, hygiene and WHS standards.
• Assist with menu planning and adherence to dietary requirements.
• Manage food preparation, cooking and presentation to a high standard.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation.
• Monitor food quality, portions and presentation.
• Collaborate with care staff to meet residents’ dietary needs.
• Maintain kitchen records and documentation.
• Promote a positive, respectful kitchen environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve kitchen processes and dining experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Team management

Time management

Communication

Job description

At Respect, we're proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We're a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.

If you're looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you'll feel right at home with us.

Why you will love working with us

A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress and purpose

Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day

Opportunities to grow and develop your career

Save tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2,650 for meals out and holiday accommodation

Be part of a supportive and values-driven team

Make a genuine difference to the dining experience and wellbeing of our residents

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef Supervisor to join our team at Riverside Gardens.

In this role, you will provide hands-on leadership within our kitchen, supporting the team to deliver high-quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals for our residents.

Working closely with the broader care and site teams, you will help ensure our kitchen operates efficiently, safely and consistently while maintaining a strong focus on resident choice, dietary requirements and quality food service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef looking to step into a leadership role where you can make a real difference every day.

As Chef Supervisor, you will:

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

About you

You're a confident and experienced Chef who enjoys leading a team and takes pride in delivering quality food and service.

You will bring:

Proven experience in a Chef Supervisor, Head Chef or similar leadership role

Previous experience in aged care is highly regarded

Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and WHS requirements

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Strong communication and leadership abilities

The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

A genuine passion for food and creating positive dining experiences

A commitment to supporting the dignity, choice and wellbeing of older Australians