Head Chef

Bolton Clarke; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Salary packaging and not-for-profitTax

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke is seeking a dedicated Head of Kitchen for our Sandbrook, Burleigh Waters location on the Gold Coast. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure meals meet safety and nutrition standards, and lead a team to deliver high-quality dining experiences for residents.

This senior role requires a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, a Food Handling & Hygiene certification, and proven leadership in aged care or commercial catering.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Handling & Hygiene certification

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 87 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 87 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.The RoleIn 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 standardsPrepare nutritious meals, including special diets, aligned with resident needs and care plansManage stock, ordering, food storage and kitchen budgetsSupervise, roster, train and mentor staffMaintain a clean, safe kitchen and champion OHS&E standardsEngage with residents and staff to deliver exceptional service and continuous improvementTo be SuccessfulCertificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience)Food Handling & Hygiene certification (essential)Experience in aged care, hospital, or commercial cateringStrong leadership and communication skillsAbility to prioritise, work independently, and support a teamComplete a National Police Check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencementAbout this location:Sandbrook, a 109 bed residential aged care facility located in Burleigh Waters. It is near the beautiful beaches of the Gold Coast, as well as several shopping centres, schools, public transport, restaurants and a vast range of health and community servicWhy Work For Bolton Clarke:Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needsA caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health supportCareer progression and development opportunitiesGenerous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax freePrivate health insurance and gym discountsAn Employee Assistance Program for staff and familyApply Now: Our application process takes 10 minutes to apply, please follow the below link to start your application.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 Maree Stewart ([e-mail])