Executive Chef – Resident-Centric Aged Care Dining

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

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.