Head Chef

Arcare Aged Care; Cocoroc; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job security

State-of-the-art facilities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Arcare Aged Care is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen across our VIC residences, delivering nutritious, tasty meals for residents. You will oversee staff, ensure food safety, and manage menu planning aligned with dietary needs.

Join a supportive team within a leading provider renowned for modern facilities. Australian Working Rights and NDIS Worker Screening must be held or pursued as required.

Qualifications

• Design nutritious and diverse menus considering residents' health conditions and dietary needs.
• Oversee preparation and presentation, ensuring high quality in taste, appearance, and portions.
• Manage kitchen operations, inventory and budget efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with food safety protocols and handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Menu Planning: design nutritious menus for dietary needs.
• Food Preparation: cook meals with fresh ingredients following safety protocols.
• Quality Control: ensure high standards in taste, appearance, and portions.
• Inventory & Budget Management: source ingredients cost-effectively and minimize waste.
• Nutritional Analysis: work with dietitians to ensure well-balanced meals.

Skills

Adaptability

Leadership

Collaborative approach

Staff management

Education

Certificate III/IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Job description

• Supportive leadership and a positive workplace culture
• State-of-the-art facilities and working environment within leading provider

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

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.