Head Chef

Arcare Aged Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Reward & Recognition programs

Interstate mobility options

Job summary

Arcare Aged Care is seeking a Head Chef to lead and oversee kitchen operations, ensuring nutritious, high-quality meals for residents.

The role involves menu design, staff supervision, and strict adherence to food safety protocols while collaborating with dietitians to optimise nutritional content.

Qualifications

• Adaptability to residents' needs and dietary requirements.
• Collaborative approach to team leadership and meal planning.
• Strong focus on safety and high-quality food standards.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning for nutritious, diverse resident menus.
• Prepare and cook meals with fresh ingredients following safety protocols.
• Ensure high-quality taste, appearance, and portion sizes; adjust from feedback.
• Manage kitchen stock and budget to minimise waste; source ingredients cost-effectively.
• Work with dietitians to analyse nutritional content of meals.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaborative approach

Leadership

Education

Certificate III or IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Tools

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Job description

• Supportive leadership and a positive workplace culture
• State-of-the-art facilities and working environment within a leading provider
• Exclusive employee discounts (Apple, Samsung, Travel, Health Insurance, Gyms & more)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition programs
• Interstate reach & mobility options

Head Chef - Arcare Hove

Why Join Arcare?

• Supportive leadership and a positive workplace culture
• Job security, growth industry
• State-of-the-art facilities and working environment within a leading provider
• Professional development opportunities
• Exclusive employee discounts (Apple, Samsung, Travel, Health Insurance, Gyms & more)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition programs
• Interstate reach & mobility options

About The Role

The Head Chef plays a significant role in enhancing the overall quality of life for residents at Arcare by providing delicious and nutritious meals. The Head Chef is responsible for managing the entire kitchen operations, which includes overseeing the staff and ensuring that high standards of food quality and safety are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu Planning: Assist with the design of nutritious and diverse menus that cater to the dietary requirements of Arcare residents, considering their specific health conditions, dietary requirements and preferences
• Food Preparation: Preparation and cooking of meals, ensuring that they are prepared with fresh ingredients and follow proper food handling and food safety protocols
• Quality Control: Ensure that all meals meet high-quality standards in taste, appearance, and portion sizes, and make adjustments as needed based on resident feedback
• Inventory & Budget Management: Manage the kitchen's stock levels and budget efficiently by sourcing ingredients cost-effectively and minimising food waste
• Nutritional Analysis: Work with dietitians and nutritionists to analyse the nutritional content of the meals, aiming to provide well-balanced and healthy options for residents

What We’re Looking For

• Certificate III or IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
• Food Safety Supervisor Certification
• Adaptability, passion for what you produce and how you lead the team
• Collaborative approach

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, Arcare operates over 60 residences across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC, supported by more than 10,000 team members. Our focus is simple — building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Our people and culture set us apart, and our ongoing focus of working together as one team.

Applicants must have Australian Working Rights and hold (or be willing to obtain) an NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Arcare is proud to celebrate diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.