Head Chef

Bolton Clarke; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke is seeking a hands-on Head of Kitchen to oversee daily food service for our aged care residents in Queensland. You will lead kitchen operations, mentor staff and ensure meals are prepared to meet safety, hygiene and care standards.

The role requires leadership, nutrition knowledge and a proactive approach to resident-focused service, with a strong emphasis on compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.
• Food Handling & Hygiene certification is essential.
• Experience in aged care, hospital, or commercial catering.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise, work independently and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure compliance with Food Safety and Aged Care Nutrition & Hydration standards.
• Prepare nutritious meals, including special diets, aligned with resident needs and care plans.
• Manage stock, ordering, food storage and kitchen budgets.
• Supervise, roster, train and mentor staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and champion OHS&E standards.
• Engage with residents and staff to deliver exceptional service and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Nutrition & hydration

OHS&E

Staff mentoring

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

The Role In this leadership role, you will oversee all aspects of food service, ensuring meals are prepared and delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with our Lifestyle approach. You’ll manage daily kitchen operations, lead and mentor staff, and ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and aged care standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure compliance with Food Safety and Aged Care Nutrition & Hydration standards
• Prepare nutritious meals, including special diets, aligned with resident needs and care plans
• Manage stock, ordering, food storage and kitchen budgets
• Supervise, roster, train and mentor staff
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and champion OHS&E standards
• Engage with residents and staff to deliver exceptional service and continuous improvement

To be Successful:

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience)
• Food Handling & Hygiene certification (essential)
• Experience in aged care, hospital, or commercial catering
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise, work independently, and support a team
• Complete a National Police Check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencement

About this location:

Bolton Clarke’s Fairview is ideally situated in the lush Pinjarra Hills, Bolton Clarke’s Fairview community provides high-quality aged care in a friendly, secure and comfortable residential environment.

Why Work For Bolton Clarke:

• Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
• Private health insurance and gym discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Our commitment to diversity:

At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status. Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.

If you have any further queries, please contact Goldi Kayastha Giri ([e-mail])