Executive Chef – Aged Care Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

Rockpool; Queensland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockpool Residential Aged Care in Queensland seeks an Executive Chef to own the kitchen and lead a passionate team. You will design rotating menus celebrating cultural diversity, ensure every plate reflects quality, and report to the Hospitality Services Manager in a hands-on leadership role.

Responsibilities include menu development with residents and dietitians, food safety supervision, budgeting, supplier management, and engaging families to elevate dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Head Chef/Executive Chef experience in aged care, healthcare or hospitality.
• Menu development expertise for diverse dietary and cultural needs.
• Food safety standards knowledge, HACCP and kitchen hygiene compliance.
• Budget management, stock control and supplier relationships.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery and Food Safety Supervisor Certification.
• Leadership or management qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality, nutritious and culturally appropriate menus in collaboration with residents, dietitians and Hospitality Services Manager.
• Lead, mentor and inspire a kitchen team — setting the bar high and bringing everyone with you.
• Own food safety and HACCP compliance as the Food Safety Supervisor.
• Manage stock, ordering, supplier relationships and kitchen budgets with efficiency and accountability.
• Actively engage with residents and families to gather feedback and continuously elevate the dining experience.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and genuine care.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety/HACCP

Budgeting

Communication

Team management

Dietary needs

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Leadership/Management qualifications (desirable)

Job description

Rockpool Residential Aged Care in Queensland seeks an Executive Chef to own the kitchen and lead a passionate team. You will design rotating menus celebrating cultural diversity, ensure every plate reflects quality, and report to the Hospitality Services Manager in a hands-on leadership role.

Responsibilities include menu development with residents and dietitians, food safety supervision, budgeting, supplier management, and engaging families to elevate dining experiences.