Head Chef

Arcare Aged Care; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Job security

Modern facilities

Professional development

Exclusive employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Reward & Recognition programs

Interstate mobility

Job summary

Arcare Aged Care is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations across our residential facilities. You will design nutritious menus, supervise staff, and ensure top-notch food quality and safety for residents.

Join a renowned aged care provider with modern facilities, ongoing professional development, and exclusive staff discounts. Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment is part of our culture.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) is required.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certification is required.
• Adaptability and collaborative leadership expected.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning for nutritious and diverse resident meals.
• Prepare and cook meals with fresh ingredients following safety protocols.
• Ensure meals meet high quality, taste, appearance and portion standards.
• Manage kitchen stock and budget to minimize waste.
• Work with dietitians to analyze nutritional content of meals.

Skills

Adaptability

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III/IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Job description

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Why Join Arcare?

• Supportive leadership and a positive workplace culture
• Job security, growth industry
• State-of-the-art facilities and working environment within 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 minimizing food waste
• Nutritional Analysis: Work with dietitians and nutritionists to analyze 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.

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

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