Executive Chef

Scalabrini Communities; Bayside; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Scalabrini Communities is seeking an Executive Chef for the Bexley Village to lead the food services team and deliver exceptional, nutritious meals for residents. You will drive menu planning, maintain high standards of food safety, and work closely with care staff to meet dietary needs and preferences.

You will manage day‑to‑day kitchen operations, budgets, and stock while ensuring HACCP compliance and adherence to aged care standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years experience managing a commercial kitchen
• Experience in menu planning, ordering systems and budgeting
• Sound knowledge of NSW food safety legislation, HACCP and Aged Care Accreditation Standards
• Strong leadership, mentoring and coaching skills
• Excellent organisational and time management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy
• Ability to cook, plan, prepare and present meals to a high standard and within required timeframes
• Strong commitment to person-centred care, quality, safety and customer service excellence

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the food services team to deliver high-quality meals and exceptional customer service.
• Plan, prepare and present nutritious and appealing meals for residents.
• Create menus reflecting residents' preferences, cultural backgrounds and dietary requirements.
• Collaborate with the care team to support residents with complex dietary needs.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the commercial kitchen, ensuring safety, efficiency and on-time service.
• Oversee food ordering, stock control, stock rotation, receipting and kitchen budgets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, HACCP principles and Aged Care Accreditation Standards.
• Be a hands-on leader during busy service periods.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Budget management

Food safety

HACCP

Staff mentoring

Communication

Computer literacy

Time management

Person-centred care

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Tools

NSW Food Safety Legislation

Job description

We are Scalabrini Communities. As a not-for-profit (or for-purpose), Catholic aged care organisation, Scalabrini puts resident needs first. We are not driven by profit maximisation and we are not guided by cost-cutting or revenue. Instead, continuously invest back into our villages, to maintain our position as the aged care choice for migrant communities across New South Wales.

With a tradition of community, mutual help, faith and family, Scalabrini offers the provision of excellent care to the aged population and people living with dementia, delivered with a profound sense of respect for all cultures. We have eight aged care villages across NSW, including five within the Sydney Metro area and the one located in regional NSW (Griffith) as well as two in South Australia as well as our Home Care program, Live Easy

Are you passionate about food and making a positive difference in people's lives?

Do you take pride in creating exceptional food experiences and enjoy leading a team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for residents?

We are looking for a passionate, experienced and hands-on Executive Chef to join our team at Scalabrini Bexley Village.

Working closely with the Village Leadership Team, you will lead our food services function and oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. You will play an important role in creating an exceptional dining experience for our residents, ensuring food is prepared to a high standard while reflecting their individual preferences, dietary needs and choices.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading, supporting and developing the food services team to deliver high-quality meals and exceptional customer service.
• Planning, preparing and presenting a variety of nutritious and appealing meals for residents.
• Creating menus that reflect residents' individual preferences, cultural backgrounds and dietary requirements.
• Working collaboratively with the care team to support residents with complex dietary, nutrition and hydration needs.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the commercial kitchen, ensuring meals are prepared and served safely, efficiently and on time.
• Managing food ordering, stock control, stock rotation, receipting of deliveries and kitchen budgets.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant food safety legislation, HACCP principles and Aged Care Accreditation Standards.
• Being a hands-on leader who is comfortable cooking and supporting the team during busy service periods.

The successful applicant will display:

• A genuine passion for food and creating exceptional food experiences.
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing a commercial kitchen.
• Previous experience in menu planning, ordering systems and managing kitchen budgets.
• Sound knowledge of NSW food safety legislation, HACCP principles and Aged Care Accreditation Standards.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy.
• The ability to cook, plan, prepare and present meals to a high standard and within required timeframes.
• A strong commitment to person-centred care, quality, safety and customer service excellence.
• Experience managing a commercial kitchen in an aged care or health services environment.