Executive Chef - Bexley

Scalabrini Communities; Bayside; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Leadership role

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Scalabrini Bexley Village is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our food services team and oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring nutritious, high-quality meals for residents and reflecting individual dietary needs.

Working with the Village Leadership Team, you will plan menus, manage purchasing and budgets, maintain food safety standards, mentor staff and deliver person-centred care through exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Qualified with Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a commercial kitchen.
• Experience in menu planning, purchasing systems and budgeting.
• Strong knowledge of NSW food safety legislation, HACCP and aged care standards.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the food services team to deliver high-quality meals.
• Plan, prepare and present nutritious meals reflecting residents' needs.
• Create menus considering preferences, culture and dietary requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and safe, timely service.
• Manage food ordering, stock control and kitchen budgets.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Budget management

HACCP knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Computer literacy

First Aid

Kitchen management

Italian language

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

HLTAID003 (First Aid)

Job description

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.

Why Scalabrini?

At Scalabrini Communities, we believe when people feel supported and valued, they do their best work. We’re proud recipients of the Xref Engage Best Workplace Award 2026 for the fourth consecutive year, reflecting our strong team culture and supportive working environment.

We also offer:

• Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 per year to increase your take‑home pay.
• A leadership role with variety, autonomy and meaningful relationships.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the daily lives of our residents.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The opportunity to lead and develop a passionate food services team.

YOUR PROFILE

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Unit of competency HLTAID003 (Apply First Aid)
• A passion for food and food experience
• Minimum 3 years experience managing a commercial kitchen
• Previous experience in menu planning, ordering systems, and managing budgets
• Sound knowledge of the NSW Food Safety Act, HACCP Principles, and Aged Care Accreditation Standards
• Outstanding time management and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy
• You can cook, plan, prepare and present meals in a quality and timely manner
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and coaching skills
• Understanding of person‑centred care and issues relating to dementia care
• Ability to speak Italian or other languages
• Experience managing a commercial kitchen in an aged care or health services environment